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holiday in 2 weeks.... passport in washing machine :(

goin to malia on 4th september

passport was machine washed by my mother 2 days ago tho :( ive dried it, and put it in a vice to keep the pages from curling up, all in all it doesnt look too bad the picture and laminate is fine, all numbers etc are still there just the paper is a little thin

any idea if this will be ok? i called the passport office and they said to ask in a post office, so i did, but they appeared to be clueless on how damaged they can be and sent me back to the passport office helpline, so does anyone know whats acceptable before i go and forth in 10 circles?

Also if needed, whats the cheapest way of gettin it replaced asap? ( dont really have 100 quid to blow! altho it looks likely :( )

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  • lemontart
    lemontart Posts: 6,037 Forumite
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    sorry best get it replaced and the quickest way is a day trip to your nearest passport office,

    Lizx
    I am responsible me, myself and I alone I am not the keeper others thoughts and words.
  • Swafe
    Swafe Posts: 138 Forumite
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    i can wait a week really, but no longer

    if i go to the passport office and get them to do it immediately, will it cost me a stupid amount? even more frustrating as i live in solihull... so no local passport office for miles! :(
  • Sugarcubed
    Sugarcubed Posts: 473 Forumite
    According to the passport website;
    By appointment only at passport office counters - guaranteed one-week Fast Track service - £91
    At selected Post Office® branches & Worldchoice travel agents - two-week Check & Send service (see note 1 below) - £61
    ** Mummy to little Jenna born on 23/12/07 **
    Pigsback - £11.25 (£30 cashed!) •
    • Valued opinions - £5.75 (£0.25 pending) •
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