passports when is it ok to renew

magolina


Joined: 06/12/2008
Posts: 461

Message Posted:
21/08/2011 21:01

does any one know if it is ok to renew my passport in the next week when it runs out in MARCH2012 at LEFKOSA

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
21/08/2011 21:17

UK passport renewal within six months of expiry date and you'll be credited with the outstanding time balance on top of the ten years.



Richard

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
21/08/2011 21:53

Do it before the end of the month as I read somewhere that from Ist sept they are not accepting anymore from here. You have to do it yourself .

Baydweller


Joined: 26/01/2009
Posts: 78

Message Posted:
21/08/2011 22:12

British high commission in Cyprus stops passport processing





The British High Commission has announced that from 1 September 2011, it will no longer operate a check and send facility for passport applicants. Customers living in the Republic of Cyprus should send their applications directly to the Regional Passport Processing Centre in Madrid.



The High Commission’s Vice-Consul, Christina Smith said that “Sending applications directly to Madrid will provide customers with flexibility, allowing them to send applications at a time convenient to them and without having to come into Nicosia”. She added that customers were recommended to send their application directly to Madrid by secure means such as a reputable courier.



Whilst making clear that the High Commission is unable to recommend a specific courier, the Vice Consul confirmed that it has previously used DHL, who can be contacted on +357 77777345. Customers can inform DHL that they wish to send a British Passport Application

Baydweller


Joined: 26/01/2009
Posts: 78

Message Posted:
21/08/2011 22:18

to the British Embassy in Madrid for processing. DHL will be able provide information on the cost of the courier. Applicants can send up to 4 applications in one package, however passports will be returned individually and there will be a separate shipping fee for each passport.



Passport applications should be sent to:-



UK Regional Passport Processing Centre

British Consulate-General Madrid

Torre Espacio

Paseo de la Castellana 259D

28046 Madrid



Applicants should ensure that they continue to leave at least 4 weeks for the process to be completed.

snd1966


Joined: 10/06/2009
Posts: 353

Message Posted:
22/08/2011 06:02

I can't believe this especially when I rang the UK and asked if I could renew a passport via post and the answer was NO you had to be in the country at the time. It was stated if you were abroad and wanted a UK passport the whole point of the High Commissioner was so you were seen! And if a friend posted it in the UK for you while you were not there this was a security breach. Sounds like it.

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
22/08/2011 06:38

snd1966

In this time of increased vigilance re passport fraud and terrorism this does seem an odd stance for the UK Passport authorities to adopt. Not requiring one to appear in person seems almost 'cavalier'!

newscoop


Joined: 23/12/2007
Posts: 2197

Message Posted:
22/08/2011 11:11

Remind me;



Just what do the High commission actually do these days?

snd1966


Joined: 10/06/2009
Posts: 353

Message Posted:
22/08/2011 13:20

From 25 July 2011, the Regional Passport Processing Centre in Madrid will accept passport applications directly from customers living in north Cyprus. This will enable British nationals to apply for their passport without having to visit Shakespeare Avenue in Nicosia. Customers may still visit Shakespeare Avenue to apply for their passport if they wish. (See the UK in Cyprus website for contact details).



http://ukinspain.fco.gov.uk/en/help-for-british-nationals/passports/how-to-apply/cyprus-changes