OHbaby! Forums : Passports https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:07:55 +0000 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:14:03 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=19981 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Passports : I love Oh Baby...and how helpful...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=470351&title=passports#470351 Author: Roksana
Subject: 19981
Posted: 19 August 2008 at 11:14am

I love Oh Baby...and how helpful every one is here! Just thought I would say I love you guys!! ]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:14:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=470351&title=passports#470351 <![CDATA[Passports : Or go to a flight centre they...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=470349&title=passports#470349 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 19981
Posted: 19 August 2008 at 11:10am

Or go to a flight centre they have them there.

]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:10:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=470349&title=passports#470349 <![CDATA[Passports : Thanks heaps ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=470334&title=passports#470334 Author: IVFGirl1111
Subject: 19981
Posted: 19 August 2008 at 10:44am

Thanks heaps ]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:44:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=470334&title=passports#470334 <![CDATA[Passports : BooBoo...do you want me to paste...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=470320&title=passports#470320 Author: Roksana
Subject: 19981
Posted: 19 August 2008 at 10:09am

BooBoo...do you want me to paste a link of the form for you? ah what the hell here it is : Passport Application]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:09:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=470320&title=passports#470320 <![CDATA[Passports : Oh thanks guys, I didnt realise...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=470264&title=passports#470264 Author: IVFGirl1111
Subject: 19981
Posted: 19 August 2008 at 8:49am

Oh thanks guys, I didnt realise it didnt have to be a JP doh!]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:49:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=470264&title=passports#470264 <![CDATA[Passports : Stacey did Josh&#039;s!!! ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=469944&title=passports#469944 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 19981
Posted: 18 August 2008 at 6:14pm

Stacey did Josh's!!!

]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:14:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=469944&title=passports#469944 <![CDATA[Passports : I guess you wont be able to...but...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=469872&title=passports#469872 Author: Roksana
Subject: 19981
Posted: 18 August 2008 at 4:39pm

I guess you wont be able to...but any one with a current NZ passport can ...a friend may be? We got DH's best friend to do it for us!]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:39:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=469872&title=passports#469872 <![CDATA[Passports : Dal you won&#039;t be able to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=469859&title=passports#469859 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 19981
Posted: 18 August 2008 at 4:20pm

Dal you won't be able to use your dad as his witness sorry, the witness can not be related to the applicant.

]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:20:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=469859&title=passports#469859 <![CDATA[Passports : I just called the Passport Office...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=469801&title=passports#469801 Author: Roksana
Subject: 19981
Posted: 18 August 2008 at 3:08pm

I just called the Passport Office and they said its done and was sent last Friday....WOW that is super fast....as they didnt start processing till Tuesday that week.

I called the courier company as they tried to deliver to our house....they are redirecting to postshop near work. YAY we will have her passport tomrrow!

Good on you Passport Office!! ]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:08:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=469801&title=passports#469801 <![CDATA[Passports : I think it wont matter that JP...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=469788&title=passports#469788 Author: Roksana
Subject: 19981
Posted: 18 August 2008 at 2:50pm

I think it wont matter that JP is related to your DH....JP is JP after all. IMO any ways! Send it in and see what they come up with....I doubt that they will put Two and two together!! ]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:50:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=469788&title=passports#469788 <![CDATA[Passports : Eeek I better get on and get the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=469779&title=passports#469779 Author: IVFGirl1111
Subject: 19981
Posted: 18 August 2008 at 2:41pm

Eeek I better get on and get the paper work for DH. So basically do I just print that off, he fills it out, gets it signed by a JP (can my Dad do this since he is a JP - or is DH classed as family to Dad) and the post the forms away with his old passport is that right?]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:41:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=469779&title=passports#469779 <![CDATA[Passports : Oh Becs...that sucks!! and it...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=469702&title=passports#469702 Author: Roksana
Subject: 19981
Posted: 18 August 2008 at 1:40pm

Oh Becs...that sucks!! and it is expensive!! Woooohhh]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:40:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=469702&title=passports#469702 <![CDATA[Passports : Australian passport, it costs...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=469578&title=passports#469578 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 19981
Posted: 18 August 2008 at 11:57am

Australian passport, it costs about $250 NZ dollars and I have to pay international courier fee as well on top of that. And I have to go to Wellington to present my applicaion as well.

]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:57:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=469578&title=passports#469578 <![CDATA[Passports : I think its part of the US anti-terrorism...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=469572&title=passports#469572 Author: T_Rex
Subject: 19981
Posted: 18 August 2008 at 11:52am

I think its part of the US anti-terrorism stuff that came in after Sept 11. But I could be wrong. I don't really see how it helps counter terrorism though!]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:52:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=469572&title=passports#469572 <![CDATA[Passports : How come Becs?? ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=469559&title=passports#469559 Author: Roksana
Subject: 19981
Posted: 18 August 2008 at 11:35am

How come Becs??]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:35:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=469559&title=passports#469559 <![CDATA[Passports : Yeah they only last 5 years now....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=469535&title=passports#469535 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 19981
Posted: 18 August 2008 at 11:03am

Yeah they only last 5 years now. I hav to pay over double what you do for my new passport and it also will only last for 5 years too.

I have Josh's passport now. Courier came about 15 minutes ago!!!!

ETA: fixed spelling.



Edited by mummy_becks]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:03:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=469535&title=passports#469535 <![CDATA[Passports : Yah...I called two days after...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=469502&title=passports#469502 Author: Roksana
Subject: 19981
Posted: 18 August 2008 at 10:29am

Yah...I called two days after the pymnt went thru and they said every thing is ok with it! I hope sooo too...

DH got his passpost on Thursday and I send both applications on the same day. They have changed the passports now with a security chip on it...wow impressed! I have the old version. However the passposrts now only last 5 year....what a rip off!! It use to last 10 before. I got mine on 2002 and exp 2012....DH's new one expires 2013?? crazy!! ]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:29:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=469502&title=passports#469502 <![CDATA[Passports : I had the same, Roksana. There...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=469459&title=passports#469459 Author: T_Rex
Subject: 19981
Posted: 18 August 2008 at 9:46am

I had the same, Roksana. There was a problem with my witness form, so they just stopped processing it. Are we supposed to be psychic? I ended up getting my passport a few days before I went overseas, which was cutting it way to fine for my liking!
So yeah, I'd recommend a follow-up call after a few days just to check everything is ok with the application.]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 09:46:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=469459&title=passports#469459 <![CDATA[Passports : I rang the passport office just...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=469433&title=passports#469433 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 19981
Posted: 18 August 2008 at 9:26am

I rang the passport office just before and Josh's passport should be here today. It was all processed by Thursday and went on the courier on Friday.

I am very impressed, a government department that is on to it with their processing!!!

But OMG the security to get the info, Josh's fullname, DOB, address, my fullname and the relationship to him

]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 09:26:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=469433&title=passports#469433 <![CDATA[Passports : I think so long as it looks natural...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=465316&title=passports#465316 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 19981
Posted: 11 August 2008 at 6:56pm

I think so long as it looks natural it is ok Deez.

]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:56:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=465316&title=passports#465316 <![CDATA[Passports : I called them today and they said...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=465294&title=passports#465294 Author: Roksana
Subject: 19981
Posted: 11 August 2008 at 6:42pm

I called them today and they said that I didnt give enough numbers of the credit card and therefore they havnt started to process it....WHAT? Why not call me?? Stupid ppl!!

Any ways now its paid and they will start processing her passport tomorrow...thank God I came to thios thread and phoned them!!! ]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:42:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=465294&title=passports#465294 <![CDATA[Passports : Oh thats good! just another question....are...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=465166&title=passports#465166 Author: Deez
Subject: 19981
Posted: 11 August 2008 at 4:13pm

Oh thats good! just another question....are you allowed to wear make up?...nothing to heavy.....i was just cracking up at my last passport photo...i had permed hair and make up on....bahaha UGLY.....i must have benn in my teens cos' i look really young.]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:13:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=465166&title=passports#465166 <![CDATA[Passports : Yay his photo was accepted, the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=465159&title=passports#465159 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 19981
Posted: 11 August 2008 at 3:54pm

Yay his photo was accepted, the lady at the passport office said Josh was very cute.

]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:54:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=465159&title=passports#465159 <![CDATA[Passports : I send Z&#039;s application last...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=465107&title=passports#465107 Author: Roksana
Subject: 19981
Posted: 11 August 2008 at 2:33pm

I send Z's application last week and not expecting back till next week. But I will phone them to see that the application was ok and the photo was ok (Z looked really grumpy in it!! LOL).

]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:33:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=465107&title=passports#465107 <![CDATA[Passports : At the time of my passport photo...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=464934&title=passports#464934 Author: bookwyrm
Subject: 19981
Posted: 11 August 2008 at 12:10pm

At the time of my passport photo in 2004, I thought I looked hideous. Now that I am heavier, I think I look good, hahaha.

I am sending off Phoenix's passport application this week. Baby photos are tricky.]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:10:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=464934&title=passports#464934 <![CDATA[Passports : You can give the passport office...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=464813&title=passports#464813 Author: Shorty
Subject: 19981
Posted: 11 August 2008 at 10:05am

You can give the passport office a call.
I just did an urgent service on mine 2 weeks ago and had to call them to make sure it was ready, I just gave them my full name and birthdate. They were really helpful

I am pleased that they only last for 5 years now, my photo is literally discusting!]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:05:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=464813&title=passports#464813 <![CDATA[Passports : I am in the middle of filling...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=464780&title=passports#464780 Author: Deez
Subject: 19981
Posted: 11 August 2008 at 9:20am

I am in the middle of filling in an application for Lycan and it says to allow for 10 working days for standard service.

The photo's must be recent, less than six months old...no red eye it also says taken with a neutral expression and mouth closed.....but i dont know strict they are on this when it comes to babies...]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2008 09:20:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=464780&title=passports#464780 <![CDATA[Passports : we got ours back in 11 days......]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=464665&title=passports#464665 Author: fattartsrock
Subject: 19981
Posted: 10 August 2008 at 10:14pm

we got ours back in 11 days... I was about to ring them and see where they were, and the courier was knocking at the door as I had the phone in my hand....]]> Sun, 10 Aug 2008 22:14:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=464665&title=passports#464665 <![CDATA[Passports : Lisha we are off to see my mum...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=464511&title=passports#464511 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 19981
Posted: 10 August 2008 at 8:26pm

Lisha we are off to see my mum and dad up on the Sunshine Coast, I so can't wait to go and see them. I haven't seen my dad in a year now .

The photo I think is good enough, Josh's mouth isn't open but he does havea few strands of hair sticking up. Andrew's passport photo was taken at 3 weeks old, does not look like him now.

]]> Sun, 10 Aug 2008 20:26:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=464511&title=passports#464511 <![CDATA[Passports : yours will be with you in plenty...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=464496&title=passports#464496 Author: Bombshell
Subject: 19981
Posted: 10 August 2008 at 8:19pm

yours will be with you in plenty of time....uness they reject the photos.....hope you didnt have to take too many to get the photo right....

man ella doesnt look anything like her 5 month old photo on her passport...LOL]]> Sun, 10 Aug 2008 20:19:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=464496&title=passports#464496 <![CDATA[Passports : Hey Becks, where are you off too?? We...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=464485&title=passports#464485 Author: Lisha
Subject: 19981
Posted: 10 August 2008 at 8:08pm

Hey Becks, where are you off too??

We are going over on the 1st October to the Gold Coast for 8 days.

I am sending in the passport application forms tomorrow, fingers crossed they don't send them back! ]]> Sun, 10 Aug 2008 20:08:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=464485&title=passports#464485 <![CDATA[Passports : I have allowed a month (we leave...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=464419&title=passports#464419 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 19981
Posted: 10 August 2008 at 6:21pm

I have allowed a month (we leave in a month tomorrow). It is being handed straight to the passport office as my sister took it with her today back down to Welly.

]]> Sun, 10 Aug 2008 18:21:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=464419&title=passports#464419 <![CDATA[Passports : I&#039;m pretty sure Maddie&#039;s...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=464415&title=passports#464415 Author: Paws
Subject: 19981
Posted: 10 August 2008 at 6:19pm

I'm pretty sure Maddie's came back in just under a week but you are best to allow 10 working days, just in case.]]> Sun, 10 Aug 2008 18:19:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=464415&title=passports#464415 <![CDATA[Passports : I think for memory mine took about...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=464413&title=passports#464413 Author: WestiesGirl
Subject: 19981
Posted: 10 August 2008 at 6:18pm

I think for memory mine took about 10 days. That was just a normal application.

As far as I know it usually only takes a max of 2 weeks as long as the application is correct and your photo is all good ]]> Sun, 10 Aug 2008 18:18:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=464413&title=passports#464413 <![CDATA[Passports : How long did it take for you to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=464392&title=passports#464392 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 19981
Posted: 10 August 2008 at 5:54pm

How long did it take for you to receive yours or your childrens NZ passport???

]]> Sun, 10 Aug 2008 17:54:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19981&PID=464392&title=passports#464392