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hello,

according to the passport people's website it says it takes 3 weeks from application for your passport to arrive. it also says it's not guaranteed. in anyone's experience, have they recieved their passport within the stated time? i only ask because fivefingerdiscount are planning on touring Ireland in April and i'm the only cunt without a passport.

[Alvin Starclusk]

If it's a renewal, there's a fast-track service that takes a couple of weeks, or I think you can haul your ass down to Glasgow and get one same day. Dunno about new passports.

Of course, you don't actually need a passport to go to Ireland.

[Miss Groupie Supreme]

Passports come quick enough. Also does it not help if you fill out the wee box on the back with the date you need it by. They are usually very helpful. You are bound to have one by april.

Originally Posted by Alvin Starclusk

If it's a renewal, there's a fast-track service that takes a couple of weeks, or I think you can haul your ass down to Glasgow and get one same day. Dunno about new passports.

Of course, you don't actually need a passport to go to Ireland.

we'll be playing north and south Ireland and i was told you need one?

i need one anyways for going on holiday.

thanks for the help.

[Alvin Starclusk]

Originally Posted by scott-mrhc

we'll be playing north and south Ireland and i was told you need one?

i need one anyways for going on holiday.

thanks for the help.

Got a photo driving licence? If so, you don't need one.

don't have one of those yet either.

[Rachie]

I think I got mine back pretty promptly, just as long as you avoid the holiday rush before summer you should be fine.

[Alvin Starclusk]

Originally Posted by scott-mrhc

don't have one of those yet either.

Not to worry, here you go: http://oasis.gov.ie/moving_country/m...nd_the_UK.html

Any of those'll do.

sweet.

it's nice when people are helpful for a change.

[Cloud]

How are you getting to Ireland?

If you're going via Stranraer/Cairnryan on the ferry, you won't need anything as there's no border control between the UK and Ireland. If you're taking a UK-Ireland route, get yourself a bus pass. If you're flying, be careful as a lot of airlines will demand some sort of goverment issued ID - Ryanair for example will only accept driving licences or passports on UK-Ireland routes. But basically, if you're only heading overland, there's absolutely no need to carry anything at all.

As for how long it takes to get a passport, give yourself as much time in advance to make sure that you get it.

Bit of advice though - apply through the post office, as they check all your documents before sending the form away. It costs an extra £6 or something, but it's worth it just to know that the form won't be rejected and sent back for some trivial reason.