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by InUkOnHsmp
Fri Mar 28, 2014 12:14 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9562
Views: 2069567
United Kingdom

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

TTOE mate, your passport should come in today right?
by InUkOnHsmp
Fri Mar 21, 2014 3:41 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Passport surrender and PIO query
Replies: 6
Views: 320
United Kingdom

Re: Passport surrender and PIO query

Thanks for the advice ban.s, my only concern with the Indian government is that things change too quickly, and sometimes already existing arrangements may not be provided for. For instance if they stopped the OCI system, and I am stuck with PIO card forever, and by the time its time for renewal none...
by InUkOnHsmp
Fri Mar 21, 2014 3:28 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9562
Views: 2069567
United Kingdom

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

My timeline... Method of Application: Post Office - Check and Send Date of Application: 24/02/2014 Date of Application Received by IPS: Did not check Date of SMS Received: 03/03/2014 Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 13/03/2014 Date of Return of Documents:13/03/2014 Date of Passport Interview Ap...
by InUkOnHsmp
Fri Mar 21, 2014 9:25 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Indian passport surrender - British passport in new name
Replies: 2
Views: 357
United Kingdom

Re: Indian passport surrender - British passport in new name

Also in the form in the name section and for self attestation should she use her old name or new name?
by InUkOnHsmp
Fri Mar 21, 2014 7:07 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Indian passport surrender - British passport in new name
Replies: 2
Views: 357
United Kingdom

Re: Indian passport surrender - British passport in new name

Hi All,

Any inputs please? Members like sysnerul76 and nehalbhagat who seem to have done this in the past, can you please share your experience?

Regards
by InUkOnHsmp
Fri Mar 21, 2014 7:05 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Passport surrender and PIO query
Replies: 6
Views: 320
United Kingdom

Re: Passport surrender and PIO query

Also, for my eldest one, the photos are on a white background, the snappy snaps guys was very confused about what we needed for PIO, white background or light grey background, so we went for white. Is this OK? Unfortunately there are no detailed photo guidance on the HCI website for this. Thanks for...
by InUkOnHsmp
Fri Mar 21, 2014 12:42 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Passport surrender and PIO query
Replies: 6
Views: 320
United Kingdom

Re: Passport surrender and PIO query

1. you can leave blank Thanks for the input ban.s, I have currently filled both forms with NA in that section based on previous input on the forum, hope this is OK? 2. preferably with open eyes Thanks, I think I will be safe and get new photos with eyes open, not worth the risk. 4. why would you wa...
by InUkOnHsmp
Thu Mar 20, 2014 11:32 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Indian passport surrender - British passport in new name
Replies: 2
Views: 357
United Kingdom

Indian passport surrender - British passport in new name

Hi Forum, I am surrendering my wife's Indian passport by post, her British passport is in her married name, and the naturalisation certificate is in her maiden name. Would this be a problem? I am planning to send a self-attested copy of the marriage certificate with the application. Would this be en...
by InUkOnHsmp
Thu Mar 20, 2014 10:20 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9562
Views: 2069567
United Kingdom

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

azharahmed2 wrote:I have a question

u got ur approval for naturalization did home office they called ur refress about ur character...
I used my manager as the main referee in both naturalisation and passport, he was not contacted in either case. If he was, I would have come to know immediately.

HTH
by InUkOnHsmp
Thu Mar 20, 2014 4:49 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9562
Views: 2069567
United Kingdom

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Good question tobeukcitizen. The reason I am planning to go for PIO is: The HCI website mentions estimated processing times as 2-4 weeks, and 4-6 weeks in exceptional cases. This is confirmed by various timelines on the forum. Also, I do not know for sure, but again from the forum it looks like in t...
by InUkOnHsmp
Thu Mar 20, 2014 3:36 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9562
Views: 2069567
United Kingdom

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

No problem have fun, I am hoping my passport to drop through the letter box today,lets see. Cheers! It will, update us as soon as.... all the best with the rest bits. I hope your lil one fast track appointment went well. Many thanks mate again. No problem TTOE, update from my side, I was home for l...
by InUkOnHsmp
Thu Mar 20, 2014 11:07 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9562
Views: 2069567
United Kingdom

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

No problem have fun, I am hoping my passport to drop through the letter box today,lets see.

Cheers!
by InUkOnHsmp
Thu Mar 20, 2014 10:30 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9562
Views: 2069567
United Kingdom

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

What tips do you need TTOE, I was there on Tuesday. Multistorey car park across the road from the building. The PO folks are quite relaxed, they do ask a lot of questions though, but are very friendly. Do not need to carry any documents with you at all, apart from the interview letter. Carry water e...
by InUkOnHsmp
Wed Mar 19, 2014 10:27 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Passport surrender and PIO query
Replies: 6
Views: 320
United Kingdom

Passport surrender and PIO query

Hi Forum, Some quick queries, inputs greatly appreciated: 1) On surrender form, there is a section for spouse name, which says as in Passport, but my passport does not have my wife's name. People have mentioned either writing it anyway, or writing NA, any clues which is the correct way? 2) PIO card ...
by InUkOnHsmp
Wed Mar 19, 2014 10:17 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: INFO: Zerox and Snaps shop near HCIL
Replies: 1
Views: 180
United Kingdom

Re: INFO: Zerox and Snaps shop near HCIL

Hi azorpheunt,

Passport size photograph for what purpose, passport, visa, OCI or PIO?

Just wondering what is this change you are talking about, as the site still mentioned 35x45 for PIO and 51x51 for OCI.

Regards
by InUkOnHsmp
Wed Mar 19, 2014 12:11 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9562
Views: 2069567
United Kingdom

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Did you pay for secure delivery?
by InUkOnHsmp
Wed Mar 19, 2014 10:20 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Passport form filled in advance
Replies: 6
Views: 314
United Kingdom

Re: Passport form filled in advance

Yes, that would be advisable, else it may be rejected.
by InUkOnHsmp
Wed Mar 19, 2014 9:54 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Passport form filled in advance
Replies: 6
Views: 314
United Kingdom

Re: Passport form filled in advance

Thats fine, but date it on or after the ceremony date!
by InUkOnHsmp
Wed Mar 19, 2014 9:35 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British passport queries
Replies: 2
Views: 253
United Kingdom

Re: British passport queries

Thanks phospholipid, good to know I dont have to take a day off just for this :).
by InUkOnHsmp
Tue Mar 18, 2014 8:45 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British passport queries
Replies: 2
Views: 253
United Kingdom

British passport queries

Hi Forum, Some really quick queries: 1) I had my passport interview today, so am expecting the passport to come through later this week. Now would someone need to be available to sign for the passport, or do they just put it through the letter box? 2) I have a fast track passport application for my ...
by InUkOnHsmp
Mon Mar 17, 2014 5:16 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9562
Views: 2069567
United Kingdom

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Congratulations Akkylom. Now plan a holiday to come back and join the queue for UK/EU citizens :)!

So how was your interview experience, do share it and the questions. I have my interview tomorrow :).
by InUkOnHsmp
Sun Mar 16, 2014 8:42 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Indian Passport Surrender - Postal application timelines
Replies: 2
Views: 385
United Kingdom

Re: Indian Passport Surrender - Postal application timelines

Thanks for sharing these timelines mate. Are you going for OCI or PIO after this?
by InUkOnHsmp
Fri Mar 14, 2014 1:44 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: December 2013 - Naturalization timeline
Replies: 509
Views: 25455
United Kingdom

Re: December 2013 - Naturalization timeline

Hi bhossan100,

Just call your council with the reference number, if they have received intimation about your approval, it should be on their system, and they should be able to book a ceremony for you.

Hope it works out for you pal.

HTH
by InUkOnHsmp
Fri Mar 14, 2014 1:40 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9562
Views: 2069567
United Kingdom

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

HI Peach,

The fees is mostly debited within a couple of days of their receiving the application, the SMS does not happen for many people so thats not so scary.

you might want to call them and confirm whatd going on with your application.

Regards
by InUkOnHsmp
Thu Mar 13, 2014 10:11 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9562
Views: 2069567
United Kingdom

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Congratulations HSMPLOCHA. Glad to know everything worked out for you, after the glitch with the documents.

Good luck.