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Finally had my passport printed!
Lost passport applied for on 26th march
I travel on 10th June so still waiting but should hopefully come MondayFYI here’s how I got mine printed & Approved quickly
I called 01633 745709 (Newport) got through instantly every time I called & the phone handlers were very nice. I requested an upgrade on the phone and got a call-back within 20 mins. I didn’t have my lost reference number (you get this when you tell them your passport is lost or stolen) so I had to call back and request another call-back from the upgrade team. afaik you need to call before or your email to upgrade might not be approved.I then emailed ALL and I mean ALL the passport offices I could think of with capital letters “BelfastUpgradeTeam@hmpo.gov.uk”
in the subject put your travel date & passport upgrade request – “Travel Date: 10/June/2022 Passport Upgrade”In the body of the email make sure you include every detail including email, mobile number, PEX, loss reference (if you lost your passport otherwise this doesn’t matter), name, DOB, Postcode etc.
Here’s the email I sent———————————————
Good afternoon,
I ordered a passport on 26th March 2022, it was to replace one I had lost. I am travelling in 2 weeks on the 10th June (I will attach proof of dates).Can I please upgrade this passport to priority
Details of applicant:
Name:
DOB:
Ref: PEX
Loss Ref:
Address:
Email:
Mobile phone number:Many Thanks
———————————————————-After this it was approved the next day and has been printed 2 days after that. Hopefully this helps someone as this forum has been a godsend for info! Fingers crossed for all of you travelling soon!
Edit: I forgot to mention I never received a confirmation of upgrade, I’m assuming it’s gone through as it all got processed very quickly after my emails & Calls.
Also make sure you only apply if you’ve been waiting over 6 working weeks & are travelling in 2 weeks or less
