For the benifit of future applicants, I am outlining the process below: I reached the embassy at 7am. There were about 15 people in front of me. We were let into the embassy at 830am and tokens were given. My turn came at 930am. I took finger prints of my son on the main application form - but I wa...

ayan05 wrote:Huh well i have sent my passport by post for renewal at indian high commisiion, london. does anyone know as how long do they take to renew?

4-6 weeks time as the passport is printed in india.

vespasian wrote:Guys

I got my PP yesterday, it seems they have cut a corner of my PP hard cover.

Has anyone got similar case?

Cheers!!

Yes they do for cancelled passport.

Indian passport renewal for spouse timeline.
applied in person @london HCI -20/2/14
got delivered on 27/3/14 through spl.del. royal mail post.

thanks

Indian passport renewal timeline.
applied in person @london HCI -20/2/14
got delivered on 27/3/14 through spl.del. royal mail post.

thanks

Indian passport renewal timeline.
applied in person @london HCI -20/2/14
got delivered on 27/3/14 through spl.del. royal mail post.

thanks

Thank you z18runway, Any suggestions on the timings. Is it better to go in the morning(9 - 12) or in the evening (3-4.30). I read that there is no walk-in collection of passports from Feb 10. Will they let me in to make the enquiry? Thanks one of my friend had this problem, he went directly and lat...

Hello All I submitted my passport for renewal on Jan 17, 2014 at Birmingham. Still haven't received the passport. I tried calling the consulate numerous times with no luck. Also I sent several queries using their Contact form (including the Complaint to Consular) , nothing worked. Any idea how to r...

all queries has been answered in the link you have already provided. you need to be around 7-8am at the high commission if you want to come out between 11-12 pm.

vkjainuk wrote:Hi, I have applied for Indian Passport renewal & new passport for Baby on 31-Jan-2014.... but still waiting for passport .....

Has any one applied during same time, recieved it ???

What did the counter staff told you about the collection, becuase postal collection is only from feb 10.

ssm4u wrote:Yes. I've provided a recoded delivery envelope which has the tracking number. I'm intrested to know if there is a way where I can track the progress of the passport application.

Iam not sure

ssm4u wrote:Hi - Has anyone applied for Re-Issue of passport after 10/Feb/2014 at high commision of India, London? If so is there any updates when we can expect to receive the passport? Is there a way to track it?

Didnt you provide self addressed envelope (spl del), there you have the tracking number.

raholptl wrote:Hi,
does any one know if ukba website has been removed? it bia.homeoffice.gov.uk does not work anymore.

Thanks

UKBA is no more, now they called as Home office.
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisat ... mmigration

ikkarthik wrote:Hello everyone,

do i need to take him when i go to HCI for his passport's renewal?
-Karthik.

No dont have to take him, you can apply on behalf of him. Read the instructions given on HCI website.

suki2014 wrote:Hi Thanks for your reply,
But my query is DO I NEED TO GET ATTESTED MY SIGNATURE IN THAT AUTHORISATION LETTER?
Thanks

hello, no one need to attest your wife letter, its just a letter with from, to, subject, thanks, and your wife signature and date.
thats all.

I second veejay post

The customer service counter staff named jyoti is the best and i have had to apply for my children PIO and received excellent service from her. Thanks.

Hi, I am planning to submit a passport renewal application at indian embassy,london behalf of my wife, HCI website says i need to have a authorisation letter from my wife, and there is a download form as well, but my question is----- who can attest my signature in that authorisation letter, can my ...

yes it will effect your ILR application. Please do not claim benefit because you are under immigration control

please don't give wrong information and please don't advice anyone if you are not sure about the subject

Can I apply for both children at the same time?

Yes


Nationality Registration multiple minor main £1,178

gd_Shepherd wrote:

z18runway wrote: what kind of error, spelling mistake, or last few letters missing ?

Only the first letter of the Place of birth was a mistake. I have already sent the BRP and Passport with a covering letter as advised by them.

Shepherd

well done, now be patient, this will take time.

gd_Shepherd wrote:Dear all,

Recently I and my wife applied for a visa i.e. Leave to Remain. We both received our BRP cards with visa. Unfortunately my wife's BRP had an error in place of birth.
Shepherd

what kind of error, spelling mistake, or last few letters missing ?

The lady at the counter 6, Ms. Jyothi, she is an absolute gem of a professional. She is very soft spoken and cheerful, and asks for documents one by one clearly, checks them before moving on to ask for more, and before you know, the job is done :) You are absolutely right, this person is very smart...

If you are not in urgent you can wait for post. Its all upto you.

Hi, I submitted a PIO application in person at London on 6th November. The lady mentioned that I could collect on 10th December but I chose to receive the card by post by recorded delivery. However, royal mail have not received it yet, therefore it must still be at the high commission. Does anyone ...