Passport Renewal

[Reallyretired]

Never had a problem with earlier passports but had no end of problems with the photo when I renewed last year . Eventually had photo without glasses accepted as it was impossible to get rid of reflections

 

[2657]

Never had a problem with earlier passports but had no end of problems with the photo when I renewed last year . Eventually had photo without glasses accepted as it was impossible to get rid of reflections

I thought that any photo with glasses on was unacceptable and has been for many years.

 

[gus-lopez]

You can renew online from your registered residency abroad, you just get stitched up for thirty odd euros for the " secure " delivery by DHL ! Just go to the online gov site and select " renewal from abroad " simple.

When I last renewed from here via the Madrid embassy, which is no longer available, it cost nearly 200€ including dhl delivery. My wife did it at the same time in the UK for £75. So if it is the same price as in the UK + 30€ It will be a bargain to me!

 

[Reallyretired]

I thought that any photo with glasses on was unacceptable and has been for many years.

All my previous ones were with specs, only the latest was a problem.

 

[2657]

All my previous ones were with specs, only the latest was a problem.

My previous one was in 2013 and I did not wear my specs for that one, I thought that it was a requirement then but apparently allowed if no glare or reflection.

Possibly the requirement to take specs off for the automatic passport scanning machines made me think it was a requirement for the photo.

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[kevenh]

All my previous ones were with specs, only the latest was a problem.

My previous one was in 2013 and I did not wear my specs for that one, I thought that it was a requirement then but apparently allowed if no glare or reflection.

Possibly the requirement to take specs off for the automatic passport scanning machines made me think it was a requirement for the photo.

Prescription glasses are OK but your eyes must be visible without any glare or reflection.
From Gov UK: source

 

[chaser]

The misplaced correspondence has been found and now my renewal is being worked on (01/12/2020).

Mine came when they said

 

[kevenh]

The misplaced correspondence has been found and now my renewal is being worked on (01/12/2020).

They reset the counter: -

We are sorry that it is taking longer than usual to process your application due to COVID-19. If we don’t need any further information to progress your application, you should receive your passport within 3 weeks.