Property/DIY
Passport renewal when moving?
BelleBoyd · 28/03/2023 09:19
Just realised passport runs out in mid October and would like to go on holiday abroad in August so won’t have enough validity.
Would just send off and hope it comes back in time but we’re moving. Hopefully will be completing end of April or during May but no date as of yet.
Cant have the passport sent here in case we’ve moved! Apparently not sent by Royal Mail so not included with redirections..
Don’t think I can have the passport sent to a post office or parents as has to be my current address?
What to do??
Wait till moved and then hope for a quick return? Worried it won’t be with strike backlog..
Was considering getting a fast track one now which is very expensive but there are no appointments anyway…
LividNC · 28/03/2023 14:01
Do it now.
If for whatever reason it isn’t back in time, leave a note for your buyers with a bunch of flowers or whatever to say if something gets delivered for me can you let me know. You get text and email confirmation when it’s on the way so if it’s not there within a couple of days you could knock on.
BertieBotts · 28/03/2023 14:19
Apply with current address.
If you end up moving before it comes back, call the passport office and ask to change the address it's delivered to as you have moved. They should do this - it doesn't always work, but you absolutely can request a different address for delivery if you have a good reason.
If all else fails the courier will phone you as your phone number will be on the application. I had this as they sent it to my non-married name even though I had definitely put my married name, and in Germany where I live if your name is not on the door, post won't get through! I explained the issue to the courier and they were happy to press the bell I said and deliver to me as they could see/hear I was the person on the phone.
EmilyGilmoresSass · 28/03/2023 14:22
BelleBoyd · 28/03/2023 12:51
It has to be delivered as far as I know to your current address which is where all the checks are done or else I’d have it delivered to my parents or to a post office but having looked at the rules think that’s not possible…
I'll say nothing then despite having worked for the passport advice line.
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