maximum12 wrote: » They haven't left the EU yet. It won't happen for at least two years, if ever. Why not use your passport for travel? I can't see any good reason for getting a passport card as you need a passport to get one.
ted1 wrote: » Because it fits in your wallet.
maximum12 wrote: » I can't see any good reason for getting a passport card as you need a passport to get one.
2011 wrote: » The company that I work for has projects in China, Middle East, US etc... This means that passports have to be sent to embassy's for work visas. Frequently this takes a number of weeks to process. Possessing a passport card means that it is still possible to travel within the EU while the passport itself is with an embassy being processed.
Grayson wrote: » Plus I'd imagine 18 year olds can carry it in their wallet when they go on the piss I think it'd be handy. I have been in loads of countries where you're required to carry identification. Usually I carry a photo copy of my passport and leave the passport in my room, this would be easier.
2011 wrote: » The company that I work for has projects in China, Middle East, US etc... This means that passports have to be sent to various embassys as part of an application for a work visa. Frequently this takes a number of weeks to process. Possessing a passport card means that it is still possible to travel within the EU while the passport itself is with an embassy being processed.
Dingle_berry wrote: » AFAIK you're entitled to a second passport book if you need it for work, eg flight crew?
maximum12 wrote: » I did say good reason. Paying 35 quid to have a "lite" version of your passport fit in your wallet is not a good reason IMO.
Mr.S wrote: » Because it fits in your wallet and you don't need to bother lugging a huge passport when traveling within the EU / EEA, very handy. If you travel regularly its well worth the 35 quid imo.
hynesie08 wrote: » I don't drive and I go to the States a fair bit so it's worth it for me just to not have to carry my actual passport around.
SmartinMartin wrote: » I think it's only valid for EU travel.
hynesie08 wrote: » Talking bout bars, pain in the hoop carrying your passport in your pocket the whole time.
Roycropper63 wrote: » Also a credit card drivers license would also be very handy,,,mine has six years left to run...as far as I know you can only apply for the credit card sized one if u lose the bigger one,,,,which seems crazy
biko wrote: » I was going to write a long post explaining everything about Brexit but can't be arsed. Go ahead and apply OP, it'll be fine.
genericguy wrote: » 35 quid, about 35 mins pay, well worth the convenience
FishOnABike wrote: » Worth having but I think the 35 euro is a bit of a rip off. It should be available for the cost of manufacturing the card. The pasport office has all the required information already, it should be a low overhead formality to issue a passport card. The garda age card which requires verifying the applicant's id, date of birth and confirmation of address to be processed before it is issued only costs 10 euro. I fail to see why the passport card cannot be issued for a similar fee.
El Weirdo wrote: » Yeah, it's almost impossible to "lose" a driving license.
Mint Sauce wrote: » Or if any of your details change, ie. Name or address.
