rmcfarlane (Jun 8 2010, 07:22 PM) said: > original post
I've also been reading that EU citizens are not required to show a passport when traveling between most EU countries and that an ID card will suffice. My question regardsing this is, would a verblijfsvergunning be considered to be a valid ID card that could be used in such a manner?
I contacted Transavia by phone a little while ago and the gent that I got on the line wasn't sure but said that if it was an ID card it was enough. If I could get out of paying the money to the consulate in this was for the EDT Id be over the moon.
Thanks in advance for any advice and again, apologies for the lengthy post.
rmcfarlane (Jun 8 2010, 08:22 PM) said: > original post
Hi folks,
First of all, apologies in advance for the longish post.
I booked a holiday yesterday for my family, flaying from Amsterdam to Lanzerote on the 24th of this month. Unfortunately, only today did I discover that my passport expired so I rushed off down to the consulate general in Amsterdam to apply for a replacement with the hope of receiving it in time for my trip in 2 weeks.
Well, when I got there I was informed that all new passports and passport renewals are now handled in France and that it will take up to 4 weeks to receive the passport plus whatever time it takes for me to get the application to them and for them to send it back to me. Not good!
Anyway, she said that there was a slim chance that I might receive it in time (which I doubt), but not to worry because if I didn't I could apply for an emergency travel document at the small cost of 100 odd Euro's
As I have no one else but myself to blame for this mess, I decided that I would take it on the chin and pay it if it comes to it but here's the problem. From the way that the information on the website is worded regarding the emergency travel document it would appear that it is only good for a one way trip.
http://ukinnl.fco.gov.uk/en/help-for-briti...ency-travel-doc
Would I need to re-apply and pay again for the return journey when I'm out there? Or would it get me back aswell? It's very vague.
I've also been reading that EU citizens are not required to show a passport when traveling between most EU countries and that an ID card will suffice. My question regardsing this is, would a verblijfsvergunning be considered to be a valid ID card that could be used in such a manner?
I contacted Transavia by phone a little while ago and the gent that I got on the line wasn't sure but said that if it was an ID card it was enough. If I could get out of paying the money to the consulate in this was for the EDT Id be over the moon.
Thanks in advance for any advice and again, apologies for the lengthy post.
That's an incredibly long post! Took me ages to read it! 
Just joking, anything to make myself laugh... 
osita (Jun 8 2010, 08:38 PM) said: > original post
You could always take a day off work and travel to Paris personally, and get it done while you wait? It'll save you the 20 euros for return postage and you'll have it in your hand so no stressing about 'will it arrive or not' every day.
wesleynl (Jun 8 2010, 07:51 PM) said: > original post
Yes, but it'll probably cost even more travelling all that way, but is probably the best bet... a day trip to Paris by whatever means. Could thumb a lift then pay nothing!
rmcfarlane (Jun 8 2010, 08:22 PM) said: > original post
Hi folks,
First of all, apologies in advance for the longish post.
I booked a holiday yesterday for my family, flaying from Amsterdam to Lanzerote on the 24th of this month. Unfortunately, only today did I discover that my passport expired so I rushed off down to the consulate general in Amsterdam to apply for a replacement with the hope of receiving it in time for my trip in 2 weeks.
Well, when I got there I was informed that all new passports and passport renewals are now handled in France and that it will take up to 4 weeks to receive the passport plus whatever time it takes for me to get the application to them and for them to send it back to me. Not good!
Anyway, she said that there was a slim chance that I might receive it in time (which I doubt), but not to worry because if I didn't I could apply for an emergency travel document at the small cost of 100 odd Euro's
As I have no one else but myself to blame for this mess, I decided that I would take it on the chin and pay it if it comes to it but here's the problem. From the way that the information on the website is worded regarding the emergency travel document it would appear that it is only good for a one way trip.
http://ukinnl.fco.gov.uk/en/help-for-briti...ency-travel-doc
Would I need to re-apply and pay again for the return journey when I'm out there? Or would it get me back aswell? It's very vague.
I've also been reading that EU citizens are not required to show a passport when traveling between most EU countries and that an ID card will suffice. My question regardsing this is, would a verblijfsvergunning be considered to be a valid ID card that could be used in such a manner?
I contacted Transavia by phone a little while ago and the gent that I got on the line wasn't sure but said that if it was an ID card it was enough. If I could get out of paying the money to the consulate in this was for the EDT Id be over the moon.
Thanks in advance for any advice and again, apologies for the lengthy post.
rmcfarlane (Jun 8 2010, 09:06 PM) said: > original post
Well, I've got a car and I could make it on a tank of fuel which would be a lot cheaper than paying the 100 plus euro's for the EDT but the problem with that is that I sent the passport and paperwork off to paris this afternoon!
Oh dear. Well, you'll just have to hope it returns in time. I'm sure I heard someone else say that it was back within a few weeks, but don't quote me on that... best of luck anyway. rmcfarlane (Jun 8 2010, 09:06 PM) said: > original post
Well, I've got a car and I could make it on a tank of fuel which would be a lot cheaper than paying the 100 plus euro's for the EDT but the problem with that is that I sent the passport and paperwork off to paris this afternoon!
osita (Jun 8 2010, 07:38 PM) said: > original post
I don't know whether an ID card is valid - however, you cannot get a Dutch ID card as a British Citizen. Trust me, I really tried to get one for my teenage son so that he didn't have to carry his passport around as ID. <_<
wesleynl (Jun 9 2010, 12:05 AM) said: > original post
Here you are, I was right. Just spent ages looking and found the post I remembered...
http://community.expatica.com/index.php?showto...st&p=810744
So, it is possible that you may well get it in two weeks.
I hope that I get lucky and get it before my trip. mrfook (Jun 9 2010, 08:47 AM) said: > original post
As far as I see it - if the cops want to fine me for not carrying the original,they really need something better to do.
), buspass, and an over-16 card - never once was a fine issued. 
rmcfarlane (Jun 8 2010, 07:22 PM) said: > original post
I've also been reading that EU citizens are not required to show a passport when traveling between most EU countries and that an ID card will suffice. My question regardsing this is, would a verblijfsvergunning be considered to be a valid ID card that could be used in such a manner?
acaptchaatemyhomework (Jun 9 2010, 03:36 PM) said: > original post
The UK opted out of the Schengen treaty, and as a result you will probably need a passport or similar travel document. If you travel by land within the Schengen zone, noone will be checking your papers at the borders, but if you're flying there's a good chance that they will.
I can't believe you're considering driving to Paris, considering how fast and comfortable the Thalys is these days: 3 hours from Schiphol to Paris Nord.
rmcfarlane (Jun 9 2010, 03:02 PM) said: > original post
To my disgust I discovered that it's a UK number which is fine, but as soon as they pick up the phone they ask you for credit card details as they will charge you 69p + VAT per minute of the call even if it's a simple enquiry. Shocking to say the least but it's obviously a way to A: put people off of enquiring about the progress of their applications and B: make money off of those who do have credit cards and are desperate enough to use them.
Uh! Incredible! And disgusting... It wouldn't have gotten here in time without the help of a lovely lady at the consulate in Amsterdam who contacted the consulate in France to have them process it quickly for me. rmcfarlane (Jun 18 2010, 04:03 PM) said: > original post
Quick update:
My passport arrived today
The passport was delayed in the post when I sent it out and only arrived in France on Tuesday according to TNT so they managed to turn it around for me within 3 days which I think is pretty spectacular. I'm over the moon and a certain lady at the consulate in Amterdam will be getting a postcard from me
Hope you can relax now and have a wonderful holiday... rmcfarlane (Jun 18 2010, 04:03 PM) said: > original post
Quick update:
My passport arrived today
The passport was delayed in the post when I sent it out and only arrived in France on Tuesday according to TNT so they managed to turn it around for me within 3 days which I think is pretty spectacular. I'm over the moon and a certain lady at the consulate in Amterdam will be getting a postcard from me
