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  • #752
    cson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,542 ✭✭✭✭cson


    Just an fyi to everyone about the turnaround times; Cork PPO would appear to be processing faster than the Dublin PPO [possibly as they've only one province to cover]. My passport took 23 working days to process from receipt to collection whilst the gf applied to Cork and received it in 18 working days.


  • #753
    3DataModem
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,166 ✭✭✭3DataModem


    For info:

    Sent my kids two applications to London embassy on 14/4, arrived 15/4, status on one was "printed" as of 24/5 and the other just changed to "being checked" yesterday.


  • #754
    tcup
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭tcup


    Just to let everyone know i finally got confirmation after two full days of trying to ring them and emailing them and getting my sister on the case as well that my passport has been approved after about 17/18 days in cork. This was done by passport express. They don't seem to be updating their website with the tracking system as that was saying that it had only been received and registered. So keep trying them keep ringing they will eventually pick up the phone! i dunno the situation in dublin bit the cork crowd are really getting through the back log.


  • #755
    holidayplease
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭holidayplease


    rilly99 wrote: »
    Originally Posted by holidayplease viewpost.gif
    Right, i was just curious to see what your reply would be. I happen to know your incorrect. I recently focused an assignment for college on the industrial action at the passport office and the media backlash against their workers. The go slow their workers have undertaken is not the reason for the backlog experienced, infact their duties havent changed

    So the go slow is not effecting the lenght of time it takes to issue passports ???

    Wake up


    What go slow? Yet another uneducated fool who believes everything they read in the media. The work to rule/go slow has not been in effect in the passport office since the Croke Park meeting, its been suspended. Please do a bit of research before spouting out garbage you have no clue about.


  • #756
    cson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,542 ✭✭✭✭cson


    I'd suggest you all have a read of post 8 before you continue to opine on the dispute. Tbqh the bitching serves no purpose and does nothing to help the people in here.


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  • #757
    Hideous Man
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭Hideous Man


    I posted passport express on the 7/5, it was received on 10/5. Due to fly on 4/6. What do you think of my chances of getting it before then? I live in Galway so even if it does end up in the post, worried that it will take too long to get to me.


  • #758
    JabbaTheHut
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,218 ✭✭✭JabbaTheHut


    By the way things are going, it's hard to see you getting it in time. That's just 1 week away.


  • #759
    bfitz_g
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16 ✭bfitz_g


    I stupidly forgot to get passport as we are travelling by boat to the UK and now am panicing. I have drivers licence, but 3yr old has no photo ID.

    I have the application ready to post but not sure if I should just take my chance and land in the passport office.

    Any advice?:(


  • #760
    cson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,542 ✭✭✭✭cson


    Send it in anyway but breathe a big sigh of relief because I'm 99% sure Drivers Licence will do you for the ferry on the off chance that UK Immigration Officials stop you - I wouldn't worry about the 3 year old, bring a copy of the birth cert for peace of mind.


  • #761
    bfitz_g
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16 ✭bfitz_g


    cson wrote: »
    Send it in anyway but breathe a big sigh of relief because I'm 99% sure Drivers Licence will do you for the ferry on the off chance that UK Immigration Officials stop you - I wouldn't worry about the 3 year old, bring a copy of the birth cert for peace of mind.

    Thanks that the first bit of reassuring news I've got. I'm going to ring the ferry tomorrow & post the passport application & pray the dispute ends!!


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  • #762
    3DataModem
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,166 ✭✭✭3DataModem


    3DataModem wrote: »
    For info:

    Sent my kids two applications to London embassy on 14/4, arrived 15/4, status on one was "printed" as of 24/5 and the other just changed to "being checked" yesterday.

    AAAAAARGH!

    The second application now has status of "This application could not be processed. A letter outlining the reasons for this decision has been posted to you."...

    The two applications were sent together (the kids are non-identical twins).

    Does anyone know if they ship the whole kaboodle back to you, or just tell you the problem, or what?


  • #763
    bailey18
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8 ✭bailey18


    Hideous Man wrote: »
    I posted passport express on the 7/5, it was received on 10/5. Due to fly on 4/6. What do you think of my chances of getting it before then? I live in Galway so even if it does end up in the post, worried that it will take too long to get to me.

    call them,keep calling and email your travel details. its worth a try anyway!


  • #764
    rilly99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 221 ✭✭rilly99


    Hideous Man wrote: »
    I posted passport express on the 7/5, it was received on 10/5. Due to fly on 4/6. What do you think of my chances of getting it before then? I live in Galway so even if it does end up in the post, worried that it will take too long to get to me.

    Well if was recieved on 10 May and as at last Thur it was saying 21 working days that should in theory get it back to you by 04th !! Don't hwere you are flying from but you could change the return form Post to Collection but reckion going to be tight - ring them I got through after about 15 attempts


  • #765
    Pauleta
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,778 ✭✭✭Pauleta


    My passport has arrived today on working day 21 :D


  • #766
    Luton Boy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭Luton Boy


    cson wrote: »
    Send it in anyway but breathe a big sigh of relief because I'm 99% sure Drivers Licence will do you for the ferry on the off chance that UK Immigration Officials stop you - I wouldn't worry about the 3 year old, bring a copy of the birth cert for peace of mind.

    I travel back and forth all the time I used a driving license and most of the time on the ferry they never ask for it, just your nationality. Birth cert for kids under 8 is fine. No worries:)


  • #767
    gsxr1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,167 ✭✭✭gsxr1


    can I request a refund on the express service as it came nowhere near the 10 day return as stated on the form?

    im waiting 29 days now. I want my money back.


  • #768
    Bluetonic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,588 ✭✭✭Bluetonic


    gsxr1 wrote: »
    can I request a refund on the express service as it came nowhere near the 10 day return as stated on the form?

    im waiting 29 days now. I want my money back.
    The service has been suspended a few months now. The Post Office would have informed you of this, it's also on the DFA website.

    They clearly state the cost is still in place but the service is not being provided.


  • #769
    Hideous Man
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭Hideous Man


    Thank you for replies. I rang Thursday and Friday. On Thursday they told me they could put a note on my case to say that I had immediate travel plans, but that it would not be taken out of sequence. On Friday (DAY 15) it had gotten to the checker all ready. I'm more than hopeful that it will be here before next Friday.


  • #770
    gsxr1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,167 ✭✭✭gsxr1


    Bluetonic wrote: »
    The service has been suspended a few months now. The Post Office would have informed you of this, it's also on the DFA website.

    They clearly state the cost is still in place but the service is not being provided.

    but I was not informed by the PO. And I did not use a website. I got the forms, filled them in and sent them off.

    Surly I have grounds on the basis that not everyone has access to the internet.

    so basically. I have been ripped off by the passport office who go ahead and charge for a service they dont provide.

    Im going to try. Just to see what they do.


  • #771
    Bluetonic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,588 ✭✭✭Bluetonic


    gsxr1 wrote: »
    Surly I have grounds on the basis that not everyone has access to the internet.
    But you do.


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  • #772
    gsxr1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,167 ✭✭✭gsxr1


    Bluetonic wrote: »
    But you do.

    no i dont:p


  • #773
    starburst87
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭starburst87


    just wondering does anyone have any idea how long i will be waiting on mine and my daughters new passports, i have the old ones that expired so will i still have to wait the same length as new applications, i have everything ready to be posted monday morning and we're due to fly on 9th july


  • #774
    Bluetonic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,588 ✭✭✭Bluetonic


    starburst87 wrote: »
    just wondering does anyone have any idea how long i will be waiting on mine and my daughters new passports, i have the old ones that expired so will i still have to wait the same length as new applications, i have everything ready to be posted monday morning and we're due to fly on 9th july
    25 working days.


  • #775
    daisybelle2008
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,403 ✭✭✭daisybelle2008


    Anyone know how long to expect to wait after status changes to Printed? Is it worth going up to Collect it in Dublin office or hang back and wait?


  • #776
    Redbollock
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51 ✭✭Redbollock


    im relocating out of the country on the 10/6
    my mam went into the PPO and handed all the stuff in on the 11/5
    checked on wednesday 26/5 online to see the status said being checked
    checked on thursday 27/5 status was being printed
    checked on friday 28/5 status was ready to be collected
    so going in tomorrow to get it

    best thing to do is go in passport personally and get it done if needed in a hurry

    took 14 working days for me
    good luck


  • #777
    mike5
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 138 ✭✭mike5


    daisybelle2008 wrote: »
    Anyone know how long to expect to wait after status changes to Printed? Is it worth going up to Collect it in Dublin office or hang back and wait?

    PLEASE WAIT IT WILL BE IN BY MONDAY OR TUESDAY


  • #778
    Berberis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 802 ✭✭✭Berberis


    Posted renewals for the kids over 5 weeks ago by registered post.
    Check online a few days later and their status was received and registered.
    Still at the same staus on friday evening last. Going on holidays on 27th June. Should we start worrying now or what?:confused:


  • #779
    nm_cw
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭nm_cw


    Just wondering if there's any point in going up to the Passport office in Molesworth Street and queuing. Is it possible to get a passport then and there? Anyone have any experience of doing this?


  • #780
    Bluetonic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,588 ✭✭✭Bluetonic


    nm_cw wrote: »
    Is it possible to get a passport then and there?
    Force maejure only at the moment until at least the vote goes through.


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  • #781
    Kiith
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 23,405 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kiith


    So should I be expecting a 25 working day (or thereabouts) turnaround with passports now? I'm gonna post the forms tomorrow, and I'm not flying out till 15th August, so i'll more then likely be fine, right?


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