Getting a new passport from High Commission

mags111



Joined: 17/08/2008
Posts: 251

Message Posted:
22/02/2010 10:01

Help - can anyone tell me how long it takes to get a new passport from the high commission? My partner works abroad and only has 2 clear pages left in his passort and needs a new one but doesnt want to go back to the UK to get one as he only has 3 weeks here in TRNC before going back to work.

Jovial_John


Joined: 31/01/2009
Posts: 1024

Message Posted:
22/02/2010 10:41

I did it last year - they told me 10 days but it was ready in 7. Then I found a mistake, took it back and it was ready in 2 days. So it did take 10 after all.

airy____fairy


Joined: 14/06/2008
Posts: 813

Message Posted:
22/02/2010 10:46

Mine was ready after 10 days - you can download the form from the internet - you need your photo countersigned by a professional who has known you for 2 or more years - if not the local Muhtar can sign it for you. Take all docs and photo with money to commission and 10 days later should be ready

mmmmmm



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
22/02/2010 11:00

These links should help..



http://www.cyprus44.com/forums/30094.asp



Courtesy of ErolZ and meeself ;)





http://ukincyprus.fco.gov.uk/en/help-for-british-nationals/passports/



British High Commission (North Nicosia Office)



Shakespeare Avenue



29, Mehmet Akif Caddesi,



Köşklüçiftlik,



Nicosia, North Cyprus



Telephone: +90-(0)392-228 3861

StGeorgeI


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 973

Message Posted:
22/02/2010 11:08

They said 10 days to us - went back after 10 days and there it was!!!



G

mikea11


Joined: 15/06/2008
Posts: 254

Message Posted:
22/02/2010 12:10

I had to do this last October, was told maximum of ten days, unfortunately it was more like 14 and nearly did not get to go on holiday, perhaps it was just a blip.

mags111



Joined: 17/08/2008
Posts: 251

Message Posted:
22/02/2010 16:05

Thanks everyone thats a great help - we can do it when he gets home.

mamachina


Joined: 22/11/2008
Posts: 730

Message Posted:
22/02/2010 16:28

they rang us to say it was ready - just 10 days because of the weekend inbetween Thety are pretty good.

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
22/02/2010 16:35

NZ have now gone to a maximum 5 year renewal passport and heard that it's only a matter of time when Britain goes the same way. There was no reduction in fee to compensate for the shortened period. Another stealth tax!



Richard

Geoff


Joined: 25/06/2008
Posts: 1370

Message Posted:
22/02/2010 16:39

Mine took 10 days, as promised by the BHC. BUT I consider the 146 euros charge a rip off, and it has less pages than my prtevious 10 year standard size ones. However, the service from the BHC, incl a fone call about a detail, was first class.

Geoff

Famagusta City

Oleander


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 302

Message Posted:
22/02/2010 19:11

Apparently they will fast track it if you can prove status as a well-known fugitive from British justice.