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April 29, 2022 at 8:34 pm #13656
Nixxi92
ParticipantYes I did, processing put me forward for the upgrade and asked me to email also. Followed instructions to word and nothing. Total waste of time.
April 29, 2022 at 8:51 pm #13657flyyngonthe4theeek
ParticipantIs anyone getting the email of Acknowledgement of Upgrade request does that mean anything?
April 29, 2022 at 9:20 pm #13658Lauramaria23
ParticipantThat’s the Newport number. Does anyone have the Durham number?
April 29, 2022 at 9:46 pm #13659siddiqa87
ParticipantLiterally being held hostage in the country. Can’t fly without a passport yet they can’t get their act together and issue a passport in ample time! I’m properly angry now. We pay for a service and we deserve better!
The amount of stress this is causing for many people is unnecessary and unfair.
Please can people post more success stories so it can lift others spirits
April 30, 2022 at 8:07 am #13666Andrew0510
ParticipantNothing for me. Application processing since 18th March. Submitted 17th Feb.
Fastrack email sent 19th 21st 25st
Local MP email sent.
Various customer service emails sent and management team conversations that were dead ends.
0300222000
01633285419
03001231973
03002220222Cancelling flights today. As it’ll never be printed in time for Tuesday morning now..
April 30, 2022 at 8:36 am #13667homersimo1
ParticipantNo, I literally just enquired about the status of my application and told them I was worried that it had been 2 weeks that the child birth certificate hadn’t been received on the system and if they needed more information I can respond quickly as my daughter goes on holiday in 2 weeks.
I didn’t receive a reply to that email just a hour later my status updated so maybe it was a coincidence or someone did look at my application upon seeing that email.
It looks like once approved most are printed within 2-3 days, if I don’t have any updates by Friday 6th then I will request a upgrade on a fast track.
April 30, 2022 at 8:56 am #13668danielb12345
ParticipantGoing away 13th may under 2 weeks 🙁 had no luck at all … can anyone help with an email for the durham office? Getting nowhere on the phone get told a different answer everytime I ring! Stressed to the max :/
April 30, 2022 at 8:59 am #13669restlesskid
ParticipantThe upgrade team emails seem to be generic try emailing DurhamUpgradeTeam@hmpo.gov.uk, title it URGENT TRAVEL 13/05/22 put as much info as you can name, DOB, passport app. ref no. & attach your flight details.
April 30, 2022 at 9:01 am #13670danielb12345
ParticipantHave you got the email for them please?
April 30, 2022 at 9:03 am #13671danielb12345
ParticipantJust seen your message.. thanks .. they are a nightmare every time I ring I get hold a different answer .. when I spoke to them a few weeks ago they said soon as you hit the two week mark you can upgrade at extra cost then try’s to do it an getting no where.
April 30, 2022 at 9:09 am #13672restlesskid
ParticipantThe emails seem to be similar try DurhamUpgradeTeam@hmpo.gov.uk title it [URGENT TRAVEL 13/05/22 passport app. ref. no.] give your name, dob, app. ref no. again, & give proof of your travel details. Worth a shot
April 30, 2022 at 9:10 am #13673homersimo1
ParticipantMake sure your kind and pleasant in your email.
Contrary to what the media say they are working hard including weekends and even bank holiday. Passports aren’t going to be printed at WFH staff.
What is your online status position ?
Is it a first passport ?
April 30, 2022 at 9:27 am #13674danielb12345
ParticipantMy email was very polite mate. It’s a renewal his passport was still in date but we’re going to turkey and need minimum of 6 months on it.
April 30, 2022 at 11:42 am #13676siddiqa87
ParticipantMy sons had 5 months .. now I wish I risked it because they don’t need visas for brits anymore and that’s when you fill in the expiry of your passport
Flying on 7th and my five year old has no passport.. do I pack for my kids.. do I make arrangements for this holiday to turkey that is looking very unlikely now!
So so distraught
April 30, 2022 at 6:36 pm #13687Shouq
ParticipantYou wont get any ack. for upgrade request. Just keep chasing them. good luck
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