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Discussion in 'General Chat' started by RAVENBLACK, Aug 20, 2014.

  1. RAVENBLACK

    RAVENBLACK Well-Known Member

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    Only just realised that my passport has expired. Haven't needed it lately due to on-going problems with trapped nerve and severe cramps down left hand side which has precluded me from going offshore. However, been looking into working somewhere like Saudi so a passport is essential. Doesn't 46thChromosome work there? Or am I speaking twaddle?

    Think I'll apply on-line, looks fairly straightforward enough. Anyone done this before??

    Yet another ****ty picture.
     
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  2. Otto Flayshow

    Otto Flayshow Well-Known Member

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    As 'A Man Of The Earth' you don't need a passport. <ok>

    #worldcitizen
     
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  3. Patience

    Patience Spastic Arab

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    **** Saudi, I'm living in the opulent, slave-driven hellhole that is Dubai. If you want more money, then move here, but don't expect not to be enraged by a melting pot of stupidity, cultures, and pointless, boring, up-their-arses Ex Pats.

    XXX
     
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  4. Patience

    Patience Spastic Arab

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    It'll also will make you more racist - if that's possible.

    Great food though <ok>
     
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  5. Mick

    Mick Probably won't answer PMs Staff Member

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    I evidently need a new passport too <wah> <stagdofail>
     
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  6. RAVENBLACK

    RAVENBLACK Well-Known Member

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    Ah, Dubai. Have they got any decent websites for engineering jobs in the Oil Industry?
     
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  7. RAVENBLACK

    RAVENBLACK Well-Known Member

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    Depends when your stag do is due Mick but you can pay over the odds to get it done quicker than the normal three to four weeks.
     
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  8. Mick

    Mick Probably won't answer PMs Staff Member

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    It's today <laugh>
     
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    Deleted 1 Well-Known Member Forum Moderator

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    I need a new one as well. Can't believe you need a birth certificate just to get a renewal though <Dan's mum wrote "some irish bloke but not sure which one" for father's name>
     
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  10. Patience

    Patience Spastic Arab

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    No idea Drew, I got this job via www.oilcareers.com when I was in the UK, and I know that's regional so there's a ME section on there if that's of use.
     
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  11. RAVENBLACK

    RAVENBLACK Well-Known Member

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    That is certainly how I view it. We belong to the earth, we don't own it We are just here to look after the gardens temporarily before we shuffle off this mortal coil. Alas the governments and authorities do not share my vision for the world.
     
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    RAVENBLACK Well-Known Member

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    Eh?? They never mentioned that on the phone.

    This is getting Desperate Dan.
     
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    Deleted 1 Well-Known Member Forum Moderator

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    Well i would hope they neevr did tell you about my paternal issues on the phone ER - i'm all for transparency but there are limits! Check the passport form - it deffo says you need a birth certificate number. You can order it on line for a tenner though.
     
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  14. RAVENBLACK

    RAVENBLACK Well-Known Member

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    <laugh>

    ****in bureaucracy eh!!
     
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  15. Mick

    Mick Probably won't answer PMs Staff Member

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    Aye, birth certificate - imagine having to prove that you were born? Labour had the right idea with the National ID cards - I used to love my Maltese ID card, could travel around the EU (but not UK and Ireland) without a Passport, the thing just stayed in your wallet with your debit cards, never had to produce 3 forms of ID to open a bank account or subscribe to a mobile phone contract - what's more invasive, having to bring your passport with you in case some **** head bouncer claims you look under 25 or having a wee card? Tory ****s.
     
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  16. Mick O'Toon

    Mick O'Toon Well-Known Member

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    I lost my passport when I lived in London the day before I was due to fly out,****ing nightmare but embassy gave me new in a day as long you have proof of flight etc Another time renewing my passport couldn't get any one to sign my form;
    doctor (didn't have one)
    cops/judge/magistrate (didn't know me)
    dentist (had moved)
    bank manager (never met me cos was paid straight into bank and never borrowed)

    ****ing nightmare.

    ps Mick depends who you're flying with,Ryanair look for one
     
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  17. The Raging Oxter

    The Raging Oxter Well-Known Member

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    That's the life of a republican terrorist for you.
     
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  18. Girvan Loyal 1690

    Girvan Loyal 1690 Nobody's safe now

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    I did mine online recently, Drew. Piss easy. Took 3 weeks to come back
     
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    I don't think you do Dan, I never needed one when i renewed.

    And I'm talking about a British passport and not some African country before anyone starts.
     
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  20. RAVENBLACK

    RAVENBLACK Well-Known Member

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    Very easy Trev and you do not need a copy of your birth certificate folks!!

    Print out the application form and on the last page they give examples of photographs that should be sent.

    Spot the token ragheid.
     
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