Passports...

steevorct · 26-09-2008, 03:05 AM

You are allowed to have 2 british passports, I work in the pit for the FCO and have an official passport and my original one .

Belfort · 26-09-2008, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ASE

Belfort,
Believe me, it IS possible for you to get a second passport. You just have to have a valid reason (you do dont you?

). Follow this:

On the application form, state your reason for needing a second passport as "Visiting incompatible countries" as apparently it is about the only excuse they will accept from you/me/us gits.

You will need to show proof of travel - this can be in the form of a booking ticket (air/train/ferry) with an itinerary of travel dates.

So to get your second passport send off the following

1) Proof of travel (booking ticket or something)
2) A standard "new passport" application form filled out as if it were your first passport (include your current passport number in the "other passports held" section of the form (no supporting documents necessary - but double check first)
3) A letter stating your itinerary down to the dates of travel through each individual country (obviously including the "incompatible countries" in this list!) - or to the only country if this is the case. This letter does not have to come from a company - if it is a private trip or self-employed business trip
4) Postal order (not applicable if you're using the post-office passport checking service which allows you to pay then and there by debit card)

Then you should get your second fully legal passport with no issues at all!

See, told you it was possible. Over to you.. oh yeah - good luck!
ASE

Thank you, ASE. Good post.

It looks like you have already gone through it.

PS: Where are you from in South America..?

ASE · 26-09-2008, 04:23 AM

Belfort
I`m from London, a long swim from SA....lol

I have 2 Brit passports - never a problem. They understand when you have to go to dodgy places.
ASE

Belfort · 26-09-2008, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ASE

Belfort
I`m from London, a long swim from SA....lol

I have 2 Brit passports - never a problem. They understand when you have to go to dodgy places.
ASE

Ok, cool.. I just asked you as it shows "location" on your avatar and it's South America. I'm originally from South America.

Take care.

ASE · 26-09-2008, 02:05 PM

Belfort,
Am in Brazil right now.
Fala portugues ou espanhol?
Abraços
ASE

Belfort · 26-09-2008, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ASE

Belfort,
Am in Brazil right now.
Fala portugues ou espanhol?
Abraços
ASE

Hi ASE, check PM.

willmeg · 26-09-2008, 03:51 PM

I have had two passports for some time now and have just replaced my second one last month. A covering letter from your employers explaining why and the need for travel visas should be suffient. That way...one can be used for work and the other for family...as It is a pain explaining to US border police why you have all these Middle eastern stamps in...