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This information in the starting post would have helped! Also the reference to British High Commission tends to give the impression that the incident happened outside UK, as there cannot be a British High Commission in the UK!pearldew wrote:Unfortunately mine got stolen in the UK.
Sure they don't. But they do in countries other than India, just as British consulates exist in countries other than UK. So, in absence of definite information in the first post, OP could have lost his/her passport in any country (other than UK and India). And in case you aren't aware, the procedure for obtaining a replacement visa from outside the UK is similar (through the local VAC/BHC) - so even though the linked topic refers to a case in India, the information contained therein is relevant for anyone in a similar situation.buzz_dilli wrote:Indian consultates do NOT exist in India.sushdmehta wrote:This information in the starting post would have helped!
Everyone does not know that.Sure they don't
Sure but try to practise what you preach. The OP also said "I understand to get a new passport you have to pay GBP 84" - Please don't tell me that Indian consulates charge fees in GBP outside UK.Please make an effort to read the posts carefully before succumbing to the irresistable desire of posting, for the heck of it.
- Thanks for raising my awareness!And in case you aren't aware, the procedure for obtaining a replacement visa from outside the UK is similar (through the local VAC/BHC).
sushdmehta wrote:Sure they don't. But they do in countries other than India, just as British consulates exist in countries other than UK. So, in absence of definite information in the first post, OP could have lost his/her passport in any country excluding UK and India - and hence the link to a related topic was provided in the first instance. And in case you aren't aware, the procedure for obtaining a replacement visa from outside the UK is similar (through the local VAC/BHC).buzz_dilli wrote:Indian consultates do NOT exist in India.sushdmehta wrote:This information in the starting post would have helped!
Please make an effort to read the posts carefully before succumbing to the irresistable desire of posting, for the heck of it. If you cannot contribute to a topic or do not have a query related to it, please don't bother.
regards
pearldew wrote:Hi Guys,
I need some advise. On Thursday morning my bag containing my Passport, Laptop and my cards and some documents was stolen. These are the steps i've taken:
1) Lodged a crime complaint
2) Friday Morning went to the indian counsulate to get the Met Office Lost/Stolen Passport form Stamped.
3) Friday Afternoon went to the Police station to get it stamped by them and get my CR number
I have got the form from the cousulate to get a new passport. My queries are as follows:
1) I understand to get a new passport you have to pay GBP 84 and it takes 1 Month!> Is there any way I could pay more and get it done faster as I'm going to the counsulate on Monday.
2) When do I contact the British High Commission regarding my lost visa, Immediately on Tuesday? (Monday is a Bank Holiday) OR should I only inquire after I get my new passport.
3) Will I have to pay the full GBP 690 again to get my visa restamped in my passport and what are the documents that are required to do so as this is not mentioned on their website. (I understand that I do NOT have to reapply just advise that my passport was stolen along with the Police report and a covering letter)
4) Any idea how long this process will take as I have to go for a sisters wedding in July
5) Also do you guys have a rough draft of what the covering letter should be like as I have never done this before and am totally shattered by this experience.
Many Thanks for any help in advance.
I do (try)! Do you know for certain if replacement fee in UK for Indian passport is 84 quids? I don't. But I'm aware that in the UK one needs to pay at least 840 quids to apply for Tier 1 (and not 690 as OP had quoted) and that one needs to pay 690 quids (in equivalent local currency) when applying for Tier 1 from outside the UK!buzz_dilli wrote:Sure but try to practise what you preach. The OP also said "I understand to get a new passport you have to pay GBP 84" - Please don't tell me that Indian consulates charge fees in GBP outside UK.Please make an effort to read the posts carefully before succumbing to the irresistable desire of posting, for the heck of it.
Maybe I am wrong, but I would surely want to believe that people know that a country doesn't have it's own consulate / embassy on its own (sovereign) territory.buzz_dilli wrote:Everyone does not know that.sushdmehta wrote:Sure they don't.buzz_dilli wrote:Indian consultates do NOT exist in India.
Where does UKBA state that you need to pay 690 when applying from inside the UK?pearldew wrote:It is most definitely GBP 690 as stated on the UKBA website, Please do correct me if I am wrong?
Hi Pearldew, I also had my Passport stolen from my home with Tier 1 stamping. Devastated here. Would be helpful to know how far you have got in getting a replacement Passport and stamping. £690 for me and my wife to get a replacement VISA stamping (both passports are stolen)??pearldew wrote:Tipu: That was a super useful post, my thanks for the links it gave me the information i need! I will be going tomorrow to apply for the passport and then apply for my replacement visa.
Sush: It is most definitely GBP 690 as stated on the UKBA website, Please do correct me if I am wrong?
General migrant GBP 690 Points-based system Tier 1, General Migrant
Again thanks everyone for your kind help and your time.
Pearldew, the information you just gave me is a big relief to me. You are a star to me. But I have more questions. One of them is on the documents that needs to be submitted to the HO. Is the documents to show my points or is it different set of docs.pearldew wrote:Hi Chennaibabu,
I got my new passport in one week, now am going to be applying for my visa.
I spoke with the home office today and they advised I have to fill out the TOC form and just give my documents and crime number. The charge for just me for the premium same day service is GBP 578 as I am going to be applying in person. If I do it by post it would be cheaper at GBP 169 but I need to travel next month so I am going for the premium same day service and I will get a biometric ID card instead of a Visa Stamp.
I am going to be applying in london. As I do not know where you are based I would not know how to guide you. If you are in London I would suggest calling up the Home Office and getting the details from them as they will be able to Guide you better
Regards,
Pearldew
Pearldew, Indian Embassy also requires an Affidavit (that you are an Indian). did you get this at the Embassy itself from a consulor? If so can we do it the same day of application, or should we get it seperatly and apply next day standing in the queue again?pearldew wrote:W41: I am going to apply for my new passport tomorrow. I have the copies of my passport pages and visa, and I have my PAN card with me, So shall be able to get everything done hopefully. Do you not have copies of your passport that should be enough as well to verify your identity.
Hello PearlDew, I can understand that you should be busy with the VISA application process. Good Luck with that. But when you can spare some time, can you answer some of my Q's?pearldew wrote:Hi Chennaibabu,
I got my new passport in one week, now am going to be applying for my visa.
Hi Pearldew,pearldew wrote:Hi Chennaibabu,
I got my new passport in one week, now am going to be applying for my visa.
I spoke with the home office today and they advised I have to fill out the TOC form and just give my documents and crime number. The charge for just me for the premium same day service is GBP 578 as I am going to be applying in person. If I do it by post it would be cheaper at GBP 169 but I need to travel next month so I am going for the premium same day service and I will get a biometric ID card instead of a Visa Stamp.
I am going to be applying in london. As I do not know where you are based I would not know how to guide you. If you are in London I would suggest calling up the Home Office and getting the details from them as they will be able to Guide you better
Regards,
Pearldew