Passport renewal

Renewed my passport a couple of months online, it was back in under two weeks, I was both pleasantly surprised and pleased by the efficient service.

Greciangirl

I know passport photos are never usually flattering, but had mine taken at the Post Office.
Well,it was dire. I looked like a witch and it was in black and white.
I was shocked as last photo was coloured and much more flattering.
Is black and white the norm now?
Please anyone let me know if their renewal photo was in black and white.
Thanks.

The photo you submit must be colour. The actual passport displays the same photo 3 times, 1 in colour, 2 in black and white.

Easiest to either take your photo while applying or take one that suits the rules and just use that. If you go to have it taken in a Photo Booth or a place like a pharmacy may do it. You are given a number which you put in your application.Best to get a photo sorted before applying as you can be “timed out” if you have trouble getting the right one as we did. Shadows are a nuisance to avoid. Also stand straight, my dh has a shoulder which was broken at one time and the refusal was because of him not being straight. I explained this in the form and it was accepted. No fuss, immediate acknowledgement with reference number.





I had to redo it but that time I had the right

Thanks for all the messages. I guess I'm just being paranoid and expecting it to get lost by the courier .

It’s a really important document so there is always that worry. But I’m sure it will be fine. I always do ‘worst case scenario’ about everything. It’s mentally exhausting but my theory is the more I worry the more likely I am to getting a good result: a sort of penance. I reckon that, in a previous existence I would have been a sin eater or one of those people who wore hair suits (flagellants; or did sin eaters have to do that too ie were they separate occupations?).I could always add your passport worry to my worry about my plastic box delivery never arriving and give you a day off if you like…x

I had a nightmare with renewing mine online. Stood against every white wall in the house, 15 photos rejected! Sat on the sofa and took a last pic. Was accepted straight away. Think the glare from white walls was what got the others rejected. Next time will go to a shop that does it.

sazz1

I had a nightmare with renewing mine online. Stood against every white wall in the house, 15 photos rejected! Sat on the sofa and took a last pic. Was accepted straight away. Think the glare from white walls was what got the others rejected. Next time will go to a shop that does it.

I made the mistake of using lots of Touché Eclat and the light just bounced off my face! I no longer wear it if I need an official photograph.

I appreciate all your kind comments. My new passport is on its way

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