I have got myself in a real state today realising I totally miscalculated how long we had u top we travel. Three calls today – 3 different answers to if I can cancel get old passport returned and then pay for fast track. I have no idea which office it is being processed at (interested in how I find out?) but this forum is so so helpful to give me some
Insight in possible outcome. So far
7.3.22 sent app online
9.3.22 old passport signed for at passport office
16.3.22 updated as document received.
The conclusion I came to today is I should hold on and hope I am a lucky quick one as I was told no promise on how long it would take to return my old passport. I travel on 5th April – I am in such a state and so cross with myself I don’t know what to do without clear guidance from HM passport. I wonder if anyone has been in this situation. I wonder if I chance paying for fast track and hope they accept they hold my passport so I can’t produce it?