My UK passport is now full after just over 2 years (the 48 page version), so I need to apply for a new one in Hong Kong. Problem is I am travelling a lot at the moment, and can't see when I will be home (here in Thailand) for a full 2 weeks for the application process.

I know I only need send a copy and can travel in the meantime, but I read on their website that as soon as the new one is issued, the old will be electronically cancelled, and therefore invalid. What happens if I am overseas at this point in time, then try to fly home and my passport is invalid?

Passport is in the Indonesian embassy for a work visa right now (another full page), which leaves me 1 page only - any ideas? Thanks.

and can't see when I will be home (here in Thailand) for a full 2 weeks for the application process

Did mine recently, it took 3 weeks.

Would have taken longer had I not managed to hurry them.

Apply for a second passport, you'll need a letter from your employer stating your work and travel commitments, then you can travel as required while the second one is in getting processed for visa's....

JH

and can't see when I will be home (here in Thailand) for a full 2 weeks for the application process

Did mine recently, it took 3 weeks.

Would have taken longer had I not managed to hurry them.

Ah sh1t, that makes it even harder

Had read some good reports somewhere that they were being quite quick

Apply for a second passport, you'll need a letter from your employer stating your work and travel commitments, then you can travel as required while the second one is in getting processed for visa's....

JH

Hi, I did think about that but dismissed it as my original will be unusable in a month or so as full. After I get my new one could I apply for another one straight away? Or apply for 2 at once?