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by ken218
Tue Jul 29, 2014 3:40 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: payment by debit card
Replies: 5
Views: 777

Re: payment by debit card

Previously when I was applying, I tried to call the bank to inform them about the up-coming transaction. The call centre stuff told me it is not possible to pre-approve the transaction, there was no any sort of note they can put in the system and I will have to call them once the transaction is reje...
by ken218
Tue May 13, 2014 5:13 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Citizenship through Descent
Replies: 11
Views: 701

Re: British Citizenship through Descent

If your mom is a British citizen by birth, surely you could have registered as a British citizen when you were born. Why are you on BNO then?

Your university is correct that BNO doesn't allow you to live/study/work in the UK. Your employer overlooked the fact that you are not a British citizen.
by ken218
Tue May 13, 2014 3:32 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Applying for British Passport online
Replies: 359
Views: 50692

Re: Applying for British Passport online

spui wrote:Though I received my passport today, the online status for my application still says "Please contact us".
mine was the same last week. Didn't bother to check anymore though.
by ken218
Wed May 07, 2014 8:34 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Applying for British Passport online
Replies: 359
Views: 50692

Re: Applying for British Passport online

teenboy wrote:My passport is with Dx. I rescheduled to collect from one of their London collection point on Friday. Overall process is 4 weeks for us.
That's cool, 50% improvement on performance!! I thought DX website said no collection is allowed... mm...
by ken218
Wed May 07, 2014 8:33 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Applying for British Passport online
Replies: 359
Views: 50692

Re: Applying for British Passport online

The online status for both my wife and me has changed to "Please contact us". I hope that means that my letter asking me to schedule an interview is in the post. Had to cancel a trip to Germany because of this delay with online applications. :( You can call the appointment booking line, ask them if...
by ken218
Tue May 06, 2014 9:08 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Applying for British Passport online
Replies: 359
Views: 50692

Re: Applying for British Passport online

teenboy wrote:Online status is dispatched for both our applications. Dx says, mine is not traceable...
Hey, congrats :D my application still says "Please contact us" I don't think I will get anything helpful even if I contact them... ;)
by ken218
Tue May 06, 2014 9:06 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9491
Views: 1887129

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

NOG wrote:Is the interview invitation sent by Royal Mail or some other delivery service?
Royalmail first class
by ken218
Tue May 06, 2014 12:13 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Applying for British Passport online
Replies: 359
Views: 50692

Re: Applying for British Passport online

Can I check the status in the Dx website? Unfortunately, you will have to call them. Call them on this number: 0844 371 0000 system will first insist on getting the tracking number, but it will eventually let you speak to a human being. From there you can use your address and names to track the par...
by ken218
Tue May 06, 2014 11:30 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9491
Views: 1887129

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Passport for: Adult Application Type: New Method of application: Online Date of application: 2014-03-25 Date of application received by HMPO: 2014-03-27 (RM tracking) Date of receipt of interview letter: 2014-04-15 (dated 2014-04-13) Date of receipt of letter to fill in another form: 2014-04-16 (dat...
by ken218
Tue May 06, 2014 11:18 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Applying for British Passport online
Replies: 359
Views: 50692

Re: Applying for British Passport online

You can call DX to check if there is a parcel for you. You will need your address and names. Thanks for the suggestion Ken218. Last week friday evening was my interview. Can I expect it to be delivered today? HMPO updates the status before the delivery? I think it depends. I had my interview on Thu...
by ken218
Mon May 05, 2014 9:49 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Applying for British Passport online
Replies: 359
Views: 50692

Re: Applying for British Passport online

My old passport was delivered by Royal mail and my wife's old passport was returned by Dx. We have NOT requested for secure delivery. paid same amount for both application. I don't know how this could happen. Dx attempted to deliver on Thursday and by calling customer care, they arranged to deliver...
by ken218
Fri May 02, 2014 9:40 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Applying for British Passport online
Replies: 359
Views: 50692

Re: Applying for British Passport online

So in the time span of 6 weeks, HMPO fixed few things
- able to include multiple applications
- Parents information no longer required in a separate form

I think the future is bright for the online application, we are just (un)lucky to be one of the few guinea pigs testing the system :roll: :roll:
by ken218
Thu May 01, 2014 4:54 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Applying for British Passport online
Replies: 359
Views: 50692

Re: Applying for British Passport online

Ken218 you sent the 2nd form to Liverpool even though the first one was sent to Newport right? Are you closer to Liverpool or Newport? Thanks. That is correct, the two forms went to different places - and I am in London... I guess Peterborough is the closest one :) It feels like the passport office...
by ken218
Thu May 01, 2014 9:53 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Applying for British Passport online
Replies: 359
Views: 50692

Re: Applying for British Passport online

Got interview letter and booked an appointment on 6th May at London. The Lady on the phone said, Sunday they never conduct interview. I insisted to look for Sunday and the conversation did not go in the right direction. So, I have to accept it. Will call later to check with someone else. I was not ...
by ken218
Thu May 01, 2014 9:48 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Applying for British Passport online
Replies: 359
Views: 50692

Re: Applying for British Passport online

Hi I have received for fill in up the blank form again on 29/04/14. Sent the form same day with special delivery next day by 1pm. But royamail tracking showing nothing (There is no data available for this tracking reference, please try again later) I am very much upset now, I should have check trac...
by ken218
Tue Apr 29, 2014 2:19 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Applying for British Passport online
Replies: 359
Views: 50692

Re: Applying for British Passport online

My application was received on 9-April by HMPO. The status remain 'Awaiting information from the applicant'. Anyone had similar experience? I filled paper application and ready to send. But waiting for the letter from the case worker for the last 2 weeks. my status was updated exactly 2 weeks after...
by ken218
Tue Apr 29, 2014 1:12 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Applying for British Passport online
Replies: 359
Views: 50692

Re: Applying for British Passport online

The Avatar wrote:Applied online and regret :x already but lets see how it goes. I put my parents details in a cover letter, not sure if this will make a difference but hey...
This might be another way round the issue. Please keep us posted.
by ken218
Tue Apr 29, 2014 1:00 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Applying for British Passport online
Replies: 359
Views: 50692

Re: Applying for British Passport online

I've received the new forms today asking me to fill in my details onto a paper form. This sucks. Spui, Is the new form similar to the one at the post office? I am probably better off filling the form and waiting until I get the letter/sticker and then do it the same day. What do you guys think? Mal...
by ken218
Tue Apr 29, 2014 10:19 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Applying for British Passport online
Replies: 359
Views: 50692

Re: Applying for British Passport online

Received my supporting documents today out of blue. :-/
by ken218
Tue Apr 29, 2014 7:45 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Applying for British Passport online
Replies: 359
Views: 50692

Re: Applying for British Passport online

Malafat, I should have read this forum before I even applied for my passport on the 10th of April! Anyway, where did you send your second form? Was it the Liverpool address just as Ken 218 sent his? Thanks. Don't attempt to just send them a new form. The sticker provided has the case workers name o...
by ken218
Sun Apr 27, 2014 6:47 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Applying for British Passport online
Replies: 359
Views: 50692

Re: Applying for British Passport online

Bit of update for my application - I received the interview letter on 26/04/2014, dated 24/04/2014. Online application status is now: Please contact us Appointment booked at Chelmsford for 01/05/2014. If I was to book an appointment at Victoria, I would have to wait till 08/05/2014. I almost see the...
by ken218
Sun Apr 27, 2014 6:43 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Applying for British Passport online
Replies: 359
Views: 50692

Re: Applying for British Passport online

No they didnt ask for details on phone, I insisted but they said we will write to you. I just wonder why they called in first place, did they need permission to write me a letter? lol They didnt say they wanted me to fill a new form just siad we need your parents details in 'writing'. If they ask m...
by ken218
Thu Apr 24, 2014 10:24 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Applying for British Passport online
Replies: 359
Views: 50692

Re: Applying for British Passport online

a bit of news from the sad side - I just received a text message from HM passport saying my application is received, etc, etc. This is 4 weeks after I sent them the online form, or a week after I sent them the second form. :( I applied 2 weeks ago, so I should not expect any progress for next 2-3 w...
by ken218
Thu Apr 24, 2014 8:53 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Applying for British Passport online
Replies: 359
Views: 50692

Re: Applying for British Passport online

a bit of news from the sad side - I just received a text message from HM passport saying my application is received, etc, etc.
This is 4 weeks after I sent them the online form, or a week after I sent them the second form. :(
by ken218
Thu Apr 17, 2014 10:26 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Applying for British Passport online
Replies: 359
Views: 50692

Re: Applying for British Passport online

Hey Malafat,

Thanks for the update. It is very valuable to me.
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