passports no longer to be sent to Madrid

[karmels]

As of the 15th April passports will be sent to the UK.
The details can be found on this web article from the Cyprus Mail.

http://www.cyprus-mail.com/000/cyprus-today/20130411

[bubbles]

would you know if that would work out approx the same price to send for a renewal?

and how long would this take to do as i was told to madrid it would take about 3 weeks they told me at cafe boss.

[karmels]

bubble.
I have not checked the Uk Government web page, but the price may be listed.

[kaiserphil]

Karmels - haven't had time to read this yet, but it may contain the answer to your questions.

https://www.gov.uk/overseas-passports

[harita]

Adult standard 32-page passport £128.00 + ..

I did our passports from TRNC in 3 weeks for £145 + £5.90 postage for the 2 ..

With a little bit of help from our friends ..

[karmels]

kaiserphil.

I did not open this link as I do not need a UK passport, I was just reporting the changes.
I am one of the lucky ones who are in the system here in the North. I will not be returning to the UK.

[Deniz1]

I wont be returning to the UK either but authorities here need you to have a passport of your country of origin. You need it for driving licences and visas etc and if you travel any where else. A kimlik card is not acknowledged every where.

[karmels]

Deniz1.

With a Kimlik card you are a TRNC citizen not a UK citizen.
I travel to Turkey on the card and stay as long as I like, I can purchase property were I like and not in the expat areas.
I do not need a UK passport anymore, mybe a Turkish one later when Turkey takes this part of the Island.

[kaiserphil]

kaiserphil.

I did not open this link as I do not need a UK passport, I was just reporting the changes.
I am one of the lucky ones who are in the system here in the North. I will not be returning to the UK.

Oops, sorry karmels - that was meant for bubbles!

[harita]

Can anyone explain why a passport applied for from TRNC costs £128 whilst a passport applied for in the UK is £72.50 ????? ..

Passports can be applied for at least 9 months before it expires .. With a bit of planning, someone who doesn't live here 24/7 but come out 2/3 times a year could help with obtaining a passport renewal ..

Is it illegal would you be breaking any laws .. I have just done ours at a cost of £145 for the 2 & it took 3 weeks ..

[kaiserphil]

Can anyone explain why a passport applied for from TRNC costs £128 whilst a passport applied for in the UK is £72.50 ????? ..

Passports can be applied for at least 9 months before it expires .. With a bit of planning, someone who doesn't live here 24/7 but come out 2/3 times a year could help with obtaining a passport renewal ..

Is it illegal would you be breaking any laws .. I have just done ours at a cost of £145 for the 2 & it took 3 weeks ..

Yes harita - like me. you are a captive audience, so they can rip us off.

[karmels]

Harita.

This is the price for expats over seas, in any country.
Just a way to rip expats off any were.

[harita]

Harita.

This is the price for expats over seas, in any country.
Just a way to rip expats off any were.

I'll have a word with some friends .. Maybe for the price of a couple of pints they will help if anyone needs it ..

The difference between TRNC & the UK application is £55.50 per passport .. "Do me a favour"

[kaiserphil]

Harita.

This is the price for expats over seas, in any country.
Just a way to rip expats off any were.

I'll have a word with some friends .. Maybe for the price of a couple of pints they will help if anyone needs it ..

The difference between TRNC & the UK application is £55.50 per passport .. "Do me a favour"

And don't forget the extra "Courier fee", nearly £20!

[harita]

Cost me £5.90 & that was recorded delivery .. Delivery to nominated address is included in passport fee ..

[kaiserphil]

Cost me £5.90 & that was recorded delivery .. Delivery to nominated address is included in passport fee ..

Well, thats the figure on the website, unless I misread something. Wouldnt surprise me!

[harita]

kaiserphil .. I think you are missing something ..

Cost me £5.90 & that was recorded delivery .. My application was posted in the UK not TRNC ..

[kaiserphil]

kaiserphil .. I think you are missing something ..

Cost me £5.90 & that was recorded delivery .. My application was posted in the UK not TRNC ..

Oops again!