Passport Stolen. Holiday next week
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As above really.
I’ve had my passport (along with some other inconsequential worthless things) stolen from my car.
We are due to go on an extremely desperately needed holiday next week (Friday 20th).
My flights, visas, hotels, insurance etc all booked with that passport, the latter two only yesterday.
House has been turned upside down, it’s gone.
I see the fast track passport service is completely buggered at the moment. Can’t even make an appointment.
Is that me done then?
I’ve had my passport (along with some other inconsequential worthless things) stolen from my car.
We are due to go on an extremely desperately needed holiday next week (Friday 20th).
My flights, visas, hotels, insurance etc all booked with that passport, the latter two only yesterday.
House has been turned upside down, it’s gone.
I see the fast track passport service is completely buggered at the moment. Can’t even make an appointment.
Is that me done then?
Had exactly the same thought. Had a brief look up and down the road. Will have a more expansive search tomorrow.
It was in a clear plastic folder with some docs which I left in the boot. Came out to the car with door slightly ajar, and glovebox open. Boot opens with button by gearstick, even if car off
No idea what to do. Will try the passport office number tomorrow but I reckon im on a hiding to nothing
It was in a clear plastic folder with some docs which I left in the boot. Came out to the car with door slightly ajar, and glovebox open. Boot opens with button by gearstick, even if car off
No idea what to do. Will try the passport office number tomorrow but I reckon im on a hiding to nothing
Usually they can't fast track or same day a stolen/lost passport. Exceptions can be made in office on a case by case basis - I had two missing passports replaced using the same day service within 4hrs so I can personally attest to this - but generally they say they can't.
Keep refreshing to check online for appointments here: https://www.passport.service.gov.uk/urgent/ not sure what time they add new ones, but they will appear at some point, although no idea if it'll be in several weeks time.
If you can get one, then go for it...
Otherwise try calling them and plead your case and get an appointment, which is of course the tricky part right now....although I've been trying to speak to a human for a week, and it puts you in a queue and soon after it cuts you off saying they are too busy!
Keep refreshing to check online for appointments here: https://www.passport.service.gov.uk/urgent/ not sure what time they add new ones, but they will appear at some point, although no idea if it'll be in several weeks time.
If you can get one, then go for it...
Otherwise try calling them and plead your case and get an appointment, which is of course the tricky part right now....although I've been trying to speak to a human for a week, and it puts you in a queue and soon after it cuts you off saying they are too busy!
Edited by GCH on Wednesday 11th May 20:42
I got a passport in a day at The Peterborough office a few years back.
I don’t know what it’s like now with the WFH and backlogs.
I guess you could go with a police crime number, birth certificate and all other ID.
Blimey I do feel for you.
Horrible situation and all the best.
On the plus side you aren’t due to go for 9 days so don’t give up.
I don’t know what it’s like now with the WFH and backlogs.
I guess you could go with a police crime number, birth certificate and all other ID.
Blimey I do feel for you.
Horrible situation and all the best.
On the plus side you aren’t due to go for 9 days so don’t give up.
You used to be able to go to either a London or Liverpool office for sameday service.
I have no idea if this is still the case or whether it's been suspended due to backlogs.
It looks like you have to book an appointment for this service and they appear to be booked up.
If you are local to one of the offices I would go down and see what they say. I would think that they are likely to have no shows and cancellations.
I suppose it depends whether they do any preliminary checks when you initially book the appointment.
I have no idea if this is still the case or whether it's been suspended due to backlogs.
It looks like you have to book an appointment for this service and they appear to be booked up.
If you are local to one of the offices I would go down and see what they say. I would think that they are likely to have no shows and cancellations.
I suppose it depends whether they do any preliminary checks when you initially book the appointment.
Thankyou4calling said:
I got a passport in a day at The Peterborough office a few years back.
I don’t know what it’s like now with the WFH and backlogs.
I guess you could go with a police crime number, birth certificate and all other ID.
Blimey I do feel for you.
Horrible situation and all the best.
On the plus side you aren’t due to go for 9 days so don’t give up.
I can only echo these sentiments and thoughts.I don’t know what it’s like now with the WFH and backlogs.
I guess you could go with a police crime number, birth certificate and all other ID.
Blimey I do feel for you.
Horrible situation and all the best.
On the plus side you aren’t due to go for 9 days so don’t give up.
Keep on refreshing the web site for an appointment that may crop up or as TY4C says just turn up and take your chances.
Horrible situation but you do have some time to play with and hopefully will be sorted.
Taita said:
I know one or two people who have flown on photocard driving licence within the the EU pre-Brexit due to forgetting passport.
Likely a thing of the past.
Peterborough do same day, hammer f5 on the appointments page.
Sadly this is a thing of the past, even as a Brit in the EU, I can’t travel on an ID, has to be the full passport.Likely a thing of the past.
Peterborough do same day, hammer f5 on the appointments page.
Good luck OP. Hoping it works out for you.
Go into the London passport office
Get a letter from your work, company, business whatever. Highlighting how important the work business trip was for you.
Loss of revenue, important customer, huge project launch with people flying all over the world and your meeting them all etc
Collect your Same day passport
Don’t book an appointment. Just turn up.
Get a letter from your work, company, business whatever. Highlighting how important the work business trip was for you.
Loss of revenue, important customer, huge project launch with people flying all over the world and your meeting them all etc
Collect your Same day passport
Don’t book an appointment. Just turn up.
clio007 said:
Go into the London passport office
Get a letter from your work, company, business whatever. Highlighting how important the work business trip was for you.
Loss of revenue, important customer, huge project launch with people flying all over the world and your meeting them all etc
Collect your Same day passport
I'd also make sure you have a crime reference number from the police. Get a letter from your work, company, business whatever. Highlighting how important the work business trip was for you.
Loss of revenue, important customer, huge project launch with people flying all over the world and your meeting them all etc
Collect your Same day passport
Stood in a queue for 3 hrs (no appointment), sorry , tough luck, try for an appointment, Next!
The fact it was stolen yesterday, the crime number and proximity to flight held no water. Was as politely and friendly persistent as possible. Computer says no. Same for everyone I overheard. Can try a special number for emergency "life or death" situations passport applications with evidence...
Managed to get through to the booking page for the Online Premium 1 day service online, but you cant use it if lost or stolen!
I think need I need to go up and try Peterborough tomorrow. And keep trying the online appointments.
Wandering around Victoria in a daze - need a beer
The fact it was stolen yesterday, the crime number and proximity to flight held no water. Was as politely and friendly persistent as possible. Computer says no. Same for everyone I overheard. Can try a special number for emergency "life or death" situations passport applications with evidence...
Managed to get through to the booking page for the Online Premium 1 day service online, but you cant use it if lost or stolen!
I think need I need to go up and try Peterborough tomorrow. And keep trying the online appointments.
Wandering around Victoria in a daze - need a beer
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