Convention Travel Documents application time experience

[imai]

Mai201555
Hi dear we meet again i applied for my travel document 20 April got acknowledgment letter 28 April still waiting hopefully soon i know someone who applied 10 days before me they got theirs last week

[Mai201555]

Hi Imai,

It is nice to meet again. i hope we get it quickly as I need to travel .

I hope we all get it quickly.

Thanks,

Mai

[Dan2015]

Na i did not get even acknowledgement letter.....

Did you get your acknowledgement letter yet

[Dan2015]

Hello guys!

Thought I would join in to share my experience so we can all support each other.

Convention Travel Document (Refugee)

Date of Application: 12/05/15
Signed for by home office: 14/05/15
Debit of Fee's: 18/05/15
Receipt of Acknowledgment from Home Office:
Receipt of Travel Doc:


I am really hoping that this does not take months like some applications, I contacted the home office before I made the application and the gentleman advised me that at the moment they are processing application within around 4 weeks however I haven't even received acknowledgment yet so I doubt that will be the case.

I am here to share my journey and will help where I can with everyone eleses!!

Hi shann005
Did you get your letter yet coz I'm still waiting
Applications posted 5 June 2015
They received on 8 June 2015
Payment debits 10 June 2015
Still waiting for acknowledge letter ....
Does anyone know about this
I mean how long will it take and is it normal taking that long

[bhatti007]

Na i did not get even acknowledgement letter.....

Did you get your acknowledgement letter yet

No mate I still did not received, its been one month now

[Dan2015]

Na i did not get even acknowledgement letter.....

Did you get your acknowledgement letter yet

No mate I still did not received, its been one month now

Same here Did you try to call them

[psoyele]

Do anyone have their number

[bhatti007]

i dont have exact number have you got their numer......

[bhatti007]

Na i did not get even acknowledgement letter.....

Did you get your acknowledgement letter yet

No mate I still did not received, its been one month now

Same here Did you try to call them[/quote]

i dont have their exact number....

[Dan2015]

The number is mentioned on travel documents Guide

[Makul2009]

Hi Guys,

I don't understand why you all are applying for the Convention Travel Document (Refugee)
As we do not fall under the refugee status after being granted ILR.

I already have my travel document (refugee) which I applied 5 years back when I was granted Definite Leave to remain (refugee) but of course this is expired now.

I thought we had to apply for the Normal Travel document which costs £322 per adult. I am a bit confused.
Can I renew my travel document which I have now? or do I need to apply for a brand new one?

As it cost's £322 I thought I will just wait till next year to do my naturalization and get my bristish passport.

Can some one please help me.

[trace.willington]

I managed to get through to travel Document section on the ph. Unfortunately, they could not share information about my application status. But she said it is 6 weeks of processing time at the moment. It has been 4 weeks for me. So, hopefully, something will happen after next 2 weeks.

[Dan2015]

I managed to get through to travel Document section on the ph. Unfortunately, they could not share information about my application status. But she said it is 6 weeks of processing time at the moment. It has been 4 weeks for me. So, hopefully, something will happen after next 2 weeks.

What number did u called and also did you received acknowledgement letter

[psoyele]

I managed to get through to travel Document section on the ph. Unfortunately, they could not share information about my application status. But she said it is 6 weeks of processing time at the moment. It has been 4 weeks for me. So, hopefully, something will happen after next 2 weeks.

What number did u called and also did you received acknowledgement letter

Trace, Pls give us the number you called, because my application it on 9 weeks now

[Dan2015]

Trace, Pls give us the number you called, because my application it on 9 weeks now

Did you get the acknowledged letter yet

[psoyele]

Trace, Pls give us the number you called, because my application it on 9 weeks now

Did you get the acknowledged letter yet

Yes I did, like 4 or 5 weeks ago

[trace.willington]

0300 123 2241. The lady i spoke on the ph was just kind and transferred to travel document section.
Just to warn you guys they don't normally give you any info unless you have been waiting more than 70 working days.

[Dan2015]

The one I did some time ago for a client took some 21 days.

I apply for travel document on 5th June , money was take out as well but I'm still wait for acknowledment letter
Is this normal waiting this long for ackment letter or something wrong PLZ reply back

[raha333]

I sent my application on 12.05.15 and delivered on 14.05.15, They took the money one day after receiving the application and so far after more than 6 weeks nothing has happened.
Last week I called them, they told me first they haven't received it! when I gave them the tracking number they confirmed they have received it!!! ( thanks god I sent it with recorded delivery!) anyway they told me they haven't started and I have to wait until they are in the working mood! which means 70 working days! I don't know how many millions application they got or maybe they have just one employee for this job?
My friend in netherlands simply got his TD in just 3 days, it got issued by the local council. here in the UK apparently their good working department is the financial part that deducted the fee in 24 hours!

Thanks to the system I think my summer holiday is ruined by the lazy HO employees. Isn't there anyone to tell them come on this is 21st century, for god's sake printing a TD takes only 10 mins!!!

and one more thing, they don't send acknowledgement letter any more.

[Neron_kh]

Hi guys
I made my application on 21 of May they toke money on 23 of May and finaly I didn't get any news just i check my track(post office) . I didn't get any letters like acknowledged letter or something like that. Last time i got my TD about 4weeks. Any one know knows hwo can i change my address. I have to move out and I didn't find any link or address.
Regards

[raha333]

call them and let them know your new address. If it's not possible use redirecting royal mail service. More info :

https://www.royalmail.com/personal/rece ... _PPC_SM_37

[Neron_kh]

call them and let them know your new address. If it's not possible use redirecting royal mail service. More info :

https://www.royalmail.com/personal/rece ... _PPC_SM_37

Thanks Raha, I found general number and I called them. they advised me to fill in some form but I didn't find in their website. Have you got any direct number from them??? please let me know if you have it.
thanks

[Neron_kh]

I managed to get through to travel Document section on the ph. Unfortunately, they could not share information about my application status. But she said it is 6 weeks of processing time at the moment. It has been 4 weeks for me. So, hopefully, something will happen after next 2 weeks.

What number did u called and also did you received acknowledgement letter

Hi Dan
did you get your TD? I think we did in same time and how about acknowledgment letter, did you get it?

[Dan2015]

I managed to get through to travel Document section on the ph. Unfortunately, they could not share information about my application status. But she said it is 6 weeks of processing time at the moment. It has been 4 weeks for me. So, hopefully, something will happen after next 2 weeks.

Hi Dan
did you get your TD? I think we did in same time and how about acknowledgment letter, did you get it?

No and also still haven't received my ack letter
Apparently they don't send ack letter anymore

[raha333]

call them and let them know your new address. If it's not possible use redirecting royal mail service. More info :

https://www.royalmail.com/personal/rece ... _PPC_SM_37

Thanks Raha, I found general number and I called them. they advised me to fill in some form but I didn't find in their website. Have you got any direct number from them??? please let me know if you have it.
thanks

You're very welcome. This is their number:
03001232241

Good luck