Trying to get a passport - a rant!

[nitram]

Jeff has to be careful, some people he knows professionally (customers) might not meet

• know the person applying as a friend, neighbour or colleague (not just someone who knows you professionally)

<Although in the past I could sign as off licence holder I used to sign for customers as sixth form college governor>

 

[Neveradullday!]

Jeff has to be careful, some people he knows professionally (customers) might not meet

• know the person applying as a friend, neighbour or colleague (not just someone who knows you professionally)

<Although in the past I could sign as off licence holder I used to sign for customers as sixth form college governor>

We've never been customers (too greasy) - we always say hello/have a quick chat as we pass his shop, he has outdoor seating and often sits there himself - he has known us for well over 10 years. We live very close by. 🤞

 

[sdmhred]

I was suprised to see the professionals rule - it must be relatively new. I have signed a few in my day as a professional - my clients with severe mental health won’t know anyone in the required categories ….

 

[Neveradullday!]

Just done a Google search. Someone (3 days ago) got the local chip shop owner to vouch for them (they'd been going to the chippy for years). It's been accepted.

I've got a funny feeling I'll dream of being chased by a passport sandwich tonight. 😌

 

[jugglingmum]

I was suprised to see the professionals rule - it must be relatively new. I have signed a few in my day as a professional - my clients with severe mental health won’t know anyone in the required categories ….

I too think this is relatively new, although I have only ever certified for friends.

At one stage you had to be in employment to certify and complete employers details but it now says retired as well.

Someone at work did certify and company was contacted to confirm decades ago.

Not been asked on passport for a while.

Pre digitalisation driving licence applications needed certifying as well which I did a few of as children I knew got to 17.. Now linked to passport and uses passport photo (sons provisional applied for last year)

 

[nitram]

my clients with severe mental health won’t know anyone in the required categories ….

As a seagull has demonstrated the
'director, manager or personnel officer of a VAT-registered company' requirement
is an easy one to meet, anybody who runs (manages) a VAT registered concern can call themselves a manager.

 

[Neveradullday!]

Something very strange has just happened. 🤔 I've just received the following email -

Dear [my name]
Your passport application has been approved.

What happens next

Your new passport is being printed. We'll let you know when it's ready to dispatch.

[There's a bit about becoming an organ donor at the bottom]

Now, correct me if I'm wrong - I won't be asked for an interview.
Has something gone right for a change?

 

[Kevinl]

"Has something gone right for a change" I really hope so for you. K

 

[SeaSwallow]

At a guess yes, they would not be talking about printing and dispatch if there were any more hurdles to jump.

 

[Neveradullday!]

Thanks @Kevinl and @SeaSwallow - I won't believe it until it's in my hand!

 

[SeaSwallow]

Don’t forget, they also said - passport approved.
I really do think that it will be winging its way to you soon.

 

[Neveradullday!]

If it happens, @SeaSwallow, there's gonna be one helluva party on this thread! 😏

 

[jugglingmum]

Hubby renewed his passport last month. Got that email on a Friday and email to confirm printed and despatched on Saturday. Passport arrived on Tuesday.

So all looking good

 

[Neveradullday!]

Thanks, @jugglingmum - was it delivered in the normal post, if you see what I mean.

 

[jugglingmum]

I honestly can't remember. Think we were out when it arrived. Think it was a courier but not sure.

 

[Neveradullday!]

I honestly can't remember. Think we were out when it arrived. Think it was a courier but not sure.

I've just checked on the website - it's courier or recorded delivery.

 

[jugglingmum]

We didn't have to sign.

 

[Neveradullday!]

Thanks @jugglingmum

BTW - anyone want to buy a Van Gogh?

 

[Dave63]

BTW - anyone want to buy a Van Gogh?

Shhh! THEY are listening.

 

[Neveradullday!]

Shhh! THEY are listening.

Yes, wise words @Dave63

I've been told the passport has been printed and transferred to their delivery supplier to be delivered in the next few days. I'll be given a tracking reference.
Nothing can surely go wrong now? 🤔

Edit - just received a text from Royal Mail - my 'Passport Office parcel' is due tomorrow between 9.54 and 12.54. 🤞