Answered10 months ago
What should I do if I need a countersigned photo for a lost UK passport application but don't know anyone who can sign it?
Has anyone had to deal with a lost or stolen UK passport.
I've reported the lost to the police and now I'm in the process of trying to get a new one, the sticking point is that I've got to have a counter signed photo by someone that I've known for 2 years and has an EU or British passport, I don't know anybody that has this, any thoughts on the subject.
I've reported the lost to the police and now I'm in the process of trying to get a new one, the sticking point is that I've got to have a counter signed photo by someone that I've known for 2 years and has an EU or British passport, I don't know anybody that has this, any thoughts on the subject.
Answer summary
The user is seeking advice on how to replace a lost UK passport, particularly the requirement of having a counter-signed photo from someone with an EU or British passport whom they've known for at least two years. The community replies contain mixed experiences regarding the necessity of a counter-signed photo, with some suggesting it may not be needed for a lost passport, and others noting the different requirements for lost versus renewed passports. There is also mention of needing to contact the British Embassy and possible procedures for temporary documents.
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Ian *********
when my uk passport got damaged when caught in a rainstorm i had to phone british embassy give details then travel to bkk to get a replacement for £100. but it only gets u home . although u can stay till your flight is due . once home in uk u need apply for a new one .or if u got some one in uk that can send it out for you you can order it on line and get some one send it to you by dhl or similar . no countersigned pic was req, but mine wasnt stolen just water damaged .
cp**
OP@Ian ********
ok....I'm thinking that I will probably have to fly back and start the process againMichael ********
Havent done the countersigned for years
cp**
OP@Michael *******
apparently the requirements for a lost passport are different to a renewal.Michael ********
cpx8 ah ok but can imagine quite a lot of lost passports are overseas
James ***************
I was under the impression once you lost or had your passport stolen you had to get a temporary document from the embassy and leave Thailand ?
Paul *********
Can't one of your mates do it?
cp**
OP@Paul ********
I'm thinking about sending the forms back to the UKGetting the signatures and having them sent back, then submitting the form , hopefully all before my Visa expires
Paul *********
cpx8 I had to get a new passport in Thailand once in 2016 and I can't remember exactly what I did. Haha, I lost that one in Vietnam and had to get a new one in Vietnam too but I wasn't in a rush in Vietnam coz I had a temporary residency. But the fact I can't remember the process is worrying. But I don't remember having to get it signed by anyone from the EU. I know I needed an original birth certificate when I got my new one in Vietnam. Anyway good luck bro
Phil ******
Yes @ANON. MINE was Australian and police report first
cp**
OPPhil Beer what was your experience like, was it a big headache, did you have to go back to Australia.
Phil ******
cpx8 yep headache but police report is required. New Oz pp i needed to find specific Australians how know me. Then a coper bought mine back
cp**
OP@Phil *****
ok
ERIK*****
How do you prove that you known them for 2 years or more?
Colin *********
ERIKANNNN right, and how can anyone prove that you haven't known someone for at least two years? I met Mr 'X' at a bar in 2022. We don't communicate by phone or email because we are regulars at the same bar and just meet in person...who can prove otherwise?
ERIK*****
@Colin ********
exactlycp**
OPYes apparently the requirements for a renewed passport are different from a lost and stolen
cp**
OPYes
John *******
cpx8 jeez i see you’re already being replied to in block capitals. 😊
No matter - your first response answered your question.
No matter - your first response answered your question.
Charles *********
Should allways have a certified copy of all documents
Peter *******
@Charles ********
good idea 👍
Peter ******
You dont need a counter signature , unless your appearance has drastically changed since the last photo . READ THE FORM PROPERLY
Brian ***********
@Peter *****
agree renewed mine recently and no need :-)Lynnette *******
@Brian **********
he's not renewing. It's a lost passport so he's got no passport.
Paul ***************
@Lynnette ******
amazing how many people there are that can't read !Peter ******
@Brian **********
The O.P is filing out the new first time passport form , he needs to fill out the renewal passport form
Soren **********
Which is why I have an airtag attached to the passport wallet
Colin *********
@Soren *********
the air tag surely would be easily found and ditched if the passport were stolen, so not of much use in that situationSoren **********
@Colin ********
The author doesn’t say it was stolen. They do make airtags that are credit card slim, so you could glue to the inside back coverLynnette *******
Never had to have countersigned photo. Are you renewing through vfs in Bangkok?
cp**
OPApparently the conditions for a lost passport are different from a renew of a passport
cp**
OP@Lynnette ******
yesLynnette *******
cpx8 emergency passport and fly home?
cp**
OPLynnette *******
cpx8 my son lost his US passport, not sure how it was replaced but maybe he had to attend the embassy.
cp**
OP@Lynnette ******
yesLynnette *******
cpx8 maybe with lost/ stolen passports it's to stop fraud.
cp**
OP@Lynnette ******
yes I can't see any other way around it but I'll probably have to get emergency travel documents and fly back to the UK
John **********
I didn't need a counter signed photo when renewing mine. Suggest you ask VFS Global if its necessary
John *******
@John *********
U did not lose your passport. You gave them your pass when u renewed.John **********
@John ******
indeed. But worth checking as it was asked for on the requirements listcp**
OP@John *********
ok thanksActivity
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