Same day passport? Gf accidentally taken it on her trip

[Kiwi79]

Hey phers not sure if this is the right forum but I need of some guidance. The gf has gone on holiday today with her mum and accidentally taken my passport with her. I was meAnt to be on a flight departing 10mins ago to Geneva.

Looking online it seems you can get same day passport renewal at Victoria for a big fee but Im unsure if they will be expecting the old one to be brought along as the service is listed as not available for lost - it isn’t lost I just can’t get my hands on it but will they be likely to insist on the old one? Have tried calling but no answer

[Kiwi79]

GT03ROB said:

Same day renewal requires the original expired passport.

If you report it "lost" I think it's aa 5 working day turnaround, you can't get same day for a lost passport.

Yes you can get 2nd passport, but the fact your gf has taken your 1st to Somewhere else is not a reason to get a 2nd & won't be accepted.

That's what I was afraid of, whilst I know it's not lost they won't so I think this one might be a no go. Thanks for the info, at £177 quid for the appointment plus probably rebooking flights tonight I don't fancy gambling!

[Kiwi79]

Currently exploring the courier option but it is from Tenerife to uk so maybe not as easy as France but still eu technically. On the off chance anyone knows a good fast courier service from Tenerife! Every time I search I get “send a package from uk to Tenerife”

[Kiwi79]

shirt said:

You were misinformed. How do you think the passport office gets them to overseas applicants?

https://www.dhl.com/en/ic/country_profile.html#imp...

Thanks for the link and details shirt but I can't seem to get it to accept Tenerife address, just says "import shipments not allowed for this detsination country" will call them tomorrow morning unless you know if that;s a common message

[Kiwi79]

OP here, what was said earlier in the thread is indeed true, it appears you cannot get a 1 day replacement for lost/stolen as they want to see the original. I explored DHL but they were quoting Friday. She's back then so I'm just delaying my trip until later in the year. Lesson learned to empty my bag properly.

[Kiwi79]

Osinjak said:

Kiwi79 said:

I explored DHL but they were quoting Friday. She's back then so I'm just delaying my trip until later in the year.

Do let us know how she gets on using your passport!

She has hers as well so I imagine as long as she puts the correct one in the machine she will breeze thought. If she puts mine in by accident I think they might call her in for a friendly chat!