gpullan
07-01-2010, 15:23
Just a word of caution for people getting their first passports (including babies and children).
Just been told by the Post Office when i went in there to use their 'check and send' passport service that ALL new passport applicants now have to attend an interview. I found this hard to believe but she confirmed it with a document she had dated December 2009. In addition, they will take 6 weeks to be produced. She told me that if you do not hear anything within 2-3 weeks then you should call the passport office and they may be able to tell you when the interview is. The 6 weeks lead time includes going for interview which is why you should hear within 2-3 weeks.
I think i might have to accompany my 4 week old baby to his interview as i don't think he knows how to get to the passport office in Leeds, or how to board a bus, or walk, or talk!!!!!!!!! Crazy seeing as he already looks different to the photo for his passport application!!
We go in 5 weeks so i'll be on to them next week!!
Just been told by the Post Office when i went in there to use their 'check and send' passport service that ALL new passport applicants now have to attend an interview. I found this hard to believe but she confirmed it with a document she had dated December 2009. In addition, they will take 6 weeks to be produced. She told me that if you do not hear anything within 2-3 weeks then you should call the passport office and they may be able to tell you when the interview is. The 6 weeks lead time includes going for interview which is why you should hear within 2-3 weeks.
I think i might have to accompany my 4 week old baby to his interview as i don't think he knows how to get to the passport office in Leeds, or how to board a bus, or walk, or talk!!!!!!!!! Crazy seeing as he already looks different to the photo for his passport application!!
We go in 5 weeks so i'll be on to them next week!!