NormanH Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 In France, I mean. I last did it 10 years ago so things have changed a lot, but it is now time to do it.Has any one any tips or warnings to share?In particular I have the 'Smart' form to fill in on the computer and there is a section for the person who has to counter-sign the photograph tofill in.I would be hard put to it to find an English JP etc here in deepest Languedoc.Who did others use?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Did it a few months ago and used my notaire whom I know quite well.If you read the rules , you will see that a European of good standing will do also as a validator, if that is the word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerdesal Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 The last time I renewed, a couple of years ago, there was no need for a photo signature because there had been no noticeable change in appearance.As it's a renewal I think you will find the same applies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 OH changed his a couple of years ago and I changed mine earlier this year.As said by others, no need for countersignature of photos. But then, we have both aged gracefully and (we kid ourselves) our appearance has hardly changed at all [:P]As long as your present photo bears a passable resemblance to the one on your old passport, you should be OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patf Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I renewed mine a few months ago via Paris. I didn't need to get signatures.Have you downloaded the form Norman? They tell you on there whether it's necessary or not.Mine cost about 160€ and took 10 days. Returned by courier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 We asked our doctor to sign in 2007 when we renewed.No problem and no cost. [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted January 18, 2013 Author Share Posted January 18, 2013 Thanks all[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idun Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 My son didn't get a signature either. Our only problem was that disgusting 6 weeks they allow themselves to issue the new one and they find quite reasonable. For me, the clue is in the fact that someone is applying via their consulate, that they are already abroad and probably need prompt service. But helas no, pay a fortune and get lousy service.I realise that many many have had prompt service, but that does not get away from the fact that they can and do spin it out to the full six weeks if they cannot be axxed to get them done and are quite happy to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val_2 Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Did mine via Paris in January 2012. No need to have photos signed as not changed in appearance and I did it by Mandat cash, don't do it via your card and the printed out form to send off, not security conscious in my opinion, plus Mandat cash gives you a receipt and only costs €7 extra to do. Passport back within ten days via DHL with old one in seperate package and to the door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfblind Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Just a slight aside, renewed my passport via Embassy in Paris about 3 yrs ago. Waited for ages and eventually received a phone call from the Embassy to say that the courier service had returned the passport to them as I was out when they called. No note left, by the way. I asked if they would send it by courier again as they charged over €20 for that "secure delivery", "no we wont bother we will pop it in the post". Arrived a couple of days later.So much for the security side of things [;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val_2 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 The courrier service that brought mine actually phoned me a day before to let meknow when they were coming so I could be there to sign for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oboulez Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Why don't you just fill in the form & get it sent to a relatives address - who can then post it on? It is extremely sad to say, but after a lifetime of working hard, keeping my head down, & doing things legal - I have learned that actually in contemporary Britain, being honest actiually is not worth the grief. Tell the truth and - for example you loose child benefit - despite still paying UK tax on a modest service pension. I have been 100% law abiding all my life, But, I'll tell you what - It does'nt pay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idun Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 But you can get french child benefit, as long as you have two or more children.Why moan about this, all these things are on the internet, and you could have checked how things affect one's life before the move. There are plenty of 'unfair' things in France, it isn't as if the UK has a monopoly on unfairness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 [quote user="idun"]But you can get french child benefit, as long as you have two or more children.Why moan about this, all these things are on the internet, and you could have checked how things affect one's life before the move. There are plenty of 'unfair' things in France, it isn't as if the UK has a monopoly on unfairness.[/quote]The child benefit thing is new, however one of you has to earn £50,000 before you start losing benefit and at £60,000 you wouldn't get any.I don't actually agree with the way it's been implemented or in act anyone losing child benefit, but £50,000 is around double the national average income so calling it modest could be a stretch..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbie Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 [quote user="Russethouse"][quote user="idun"]But you can get french child benefit, as long as you have two or more children.Why moan about this, all these things are on the internet, and you could have checked how things affect one's life before the move. There are plenty of 'unfair' things in France, it isn't as if the UK has a monopoly on unfairness.[/quote]The child benefit thing is new, however one of you has to earn £50,000 before you start losing benefit and at £60,000 you wouldn't get any.I don't actually agree with the way it's been implemented or in act anyone losing child benefit, but £50,000 is around double the national average income so calling it modest could be a stretch.....[/quote] I agree that this has not been implemented very well. It should have been linked to the combined income because it is clearly unfair that a couple with a joint income of £80,000 get the benefit while those with just one earning parent lose the benefit at £60,000. However there is not an unlimited supply of taxpayers money so it is better to cut the benefit for the better off than to penalize the worse off. Sometimes hard choices have to be made Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted January 22, 2013 Author Share Posted January 22, 2013 Has this thread been merged with another? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 [quote user="NormanH"]Has this thread been merged with another?[/quote]très drôle [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kong Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Didn't know you needed to be on child benefit to renew your passport. When was this introduced? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 [quote user="Kong"]Didn't know you needed to be on child benefit to renew your passport. When was this introduced?[/quote]Well, you do know that they are always sneaking new regulations in when you are not looking, don't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 It seems to me that the original question has been answered and there is now thread drift, just as in everyday conversation once a topic is exhausted conversation naturally picks up on something that has arisen in the discussion. However should Kong or Norman have anything to add regarding passport renewal please feel free to get back on the original topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kong Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 I think the thread went squiffy when L&G mentioned Child benefits etc. Wouldn't it have been better to start a different thread as the drift had no relevance to the original thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Kong, this often happens and it really isn't a big deal as long as the original question has been answered.......if you ( or anyone else) want to start a separate thread though, please feel free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kong Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 It's not a problem, but thanks for responding!Kong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 [quote user="Val_2"] don't do it via your card and the printed out form to send off, not security conscious in my opinion.[/quote]I thought that too but went ahead anyway. Its the only time I've had to write my credit card details plus the security code on paper.Shortly afterwards the card company picked up a fraudulent "test" payment charged to my card, followed by a £400+ payment to Manchester Council. My card is only used for Pay-Pal, Amazon, and to pay large bona fide busineses (M&S, Tesco...) online so the details aren't all over the place. Coincidence or what?Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Child benifit? I'm a tad too old for that, does it mean that I can't get my passport renewed in 9 months time?When you renew a passport, you obviously have to do so before the old one runs out. Do they start the new one from the date of expiry of the old one or do you loose the time between the issue and the finnish of the old one?I think I know the answer and that we loose out on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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