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Durham Passport Office - Next Step Advice (MP already helping)

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MA1502 · 16/05/2014 18:17

Hi All,

I was wondering if someone could give me some advice. I applied for my baby son's passport 5 weeks ago - we leave for holiday on Tuesday, 20th May (evening). On Monday 20th I contacted the 0300 number to see what was happening. I was then offered a 48 hr call back (in order to get fast-track progressed). No call received. They escalated and another 24 hours on no call back received. Spoke to a supervisor etc etc absolutely useless! Fortunately I came across some great advice on here and contacted my MP this morning and also phoned Durham direct. My sons first passport is now being checked and we were told that we would be contacted either today/tomorrow (sat) or Monday, at which point we would pay for the premium service and it would then take 4 hours to print.

They have added notes to my case to say that we are willing to travel to Durham if necessary to collect. Would anyone recommend us turning up first thing Monday? I am concerned that we get a call late Monday or even worse not at all!

Please please any advice greatly appreciated! Many thanks,

OP posts:
MA1502 · 16/05/2014 18:19

Sorry that was supposed to read Monday 12th was when I started ringing 0300.

OP posts:
Jo4274 · 16/05/2014 19:29

Hi I applied for my sons replacement passport over 3 weeks ago and it has still not arrived. I travel on Sunday 18th May and also have my MP involved, not that it's made a difference. Iv been ringing the 0300 number at least 6 times a day since Tues and have been waiting for call backs from Durham which have still not happened.
What direct number do you have for Durham as I'm now past the desperate stage!!

Thanks
Jo

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