tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141932539860553199.post7829409489334434618..comments2024-03-05T10:52:24.691+00:00Comments on Mark Wadsworth: A solution to the passport problemMark Wadsworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07733511175178098449noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141932539860553199.post-6343117715413770292014-07-29T09:17:12.311+01:002014-07-29T09:17:12.311+01:00How about a reminder to renew yr passport sent a y...How about a reminder to renew yr passport sent a year before it expires? I always renew a year before it expires but that's probably because South African renewals take a lot longer. Got my UK one now though, take that UKIP!mombershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09650866436764567516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141932539860553199.post-63003739397616351802014-07-28T21:46:46.772+01:002014-07-28T21:46:46.772+01:00Another idea: simply extend the turn-around time f...Another idea: simply extend the turn-around time for an application by a fortnight. Hey presto, the backlog is reduced and no extra staff required. If you want your passport quicker, you have to pay more, thus benefiting those who plan over those who don't.Bayardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15211150959757982948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141932539860553199.post-45957573649167414072014-07-28T20:22:48.669+01:002014-07-28T20:22:48.669+01:00Ooh sneaky but I like it.
Cue wailing about &quo...Ooh sneaky but I like it. <br /><br />Cue wailing about "passport agency charging more during peak season".<br /><br />(AFAIAA they have always done this, if you need it in a hurry, they'll do it much quicker but you pay an extra £20 or something.)<br /><br />Nope, they'll give discounts during the winter months :-)Mark Wadsworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07733511175178098449noreply@blogger.com