• Replies 10 replies
  • Subscribers 84 subscribers
  • Views 3075 views
  • Users 0 members are here
Options
Related
Hints and tips
  • To quote someone's message, first select/highlight the relevant text, and then use the Quote button that appears
  • To "mention" someone, type @ followed by the start of the forum name, and choose from the list; that person will get a notification of being mentioned

Passport Issue

ClaireHig

I have autism & don't socialise (only see family). Therefore I don't know anyone eligible to confirm my identity. I emailed this issue to the passport line, but they just refer me to the rules. I'm from England & have never been abroad. I don't get their illogical solution of allowing some random to confirm who I am, but not a GP/dentist who has access to my NHS/NI number etc.

Is there any way around this? I know I can't be the only one stuck in this situation. At 38 I was hoping I could at least see another country once in my life.

Parents

  • I. Was a GP and we did hundreds of these. There was a small charge but only £2 I think. I am sure you can still ask your gp. As an autistic person myself I sometimes could not remember the person and so just used to ask to meet the, when they came in. We always had dates of consultation so could know about the 2 year rule , but sometimes I had only seen them once before and that was 10 years ago,!

    just checked and you a right that the regulations have changed and the doctor needs to say they know you well and be a friend, but many others such as travel agents are on the list as recognised professionals.

  • in reply to DaveAsperg

    The rules may have changed. It says it can't be a GP unless they are prepared to write that they know you well. Also my surgery say they don't do passport identity confirmation. And I haven't seen a GP for over 2 years. Mostly because I haven't left my flat in over 2 years.

  • in reply to ClaireHig
    1. Seems terrible and further degrading of the status of doctors . We used to be useful members of the community and hard working, available to see patients within 24 hours, but now ???? It was much better in my day
Reply Children
No Data