@Paul ********
yes mate like I said, they are notoriously difficult. Whilst KL have their āofficial requirementsā listed in said document, they are by far the most tedious when it comes to nitpicking.
Someone applied in Germany, with similar situation to this guy, and they just noted on the additional remarks the expiry date of the passport (see attached)
Whilst itās probably normal for other embassies to do this, KL being KL didnāt.