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Post by ChrisM on Sept 13, 2018 17:34:12 GMT
I came across an article today that says that as from Monday of this week 10 Sept, UK passports are now only renewed for 10 years. The extra "period of grace" to extend by up to 9 months if you renewed before expiry has been taken away with little, or no warning by our Government.
There are also stories in the news that when we are no longer part of Europe, we may have to apply for an International Driving Permit (IDP) if we wish to drive in France (or any of the other mainland Europe countries). No surprise there then....... I can remember as a kid, my dad used to have to go to the local AA office (Humph will no doubt remember the Guildford AA roundabout) and get IDP's for mum and him every year before they went on the annual drive to, or through, France. In fact only 2 Saturdays ago, I got one in readiness for my promised work trip to California next month. Have people got such short memories or are journnalists too young to remember pre-EEC days?
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Post by Boxer6 on Sept 13, 2018 18:30:05 GMT
Must admit, I wasn't aware of any "period of grace" of any duration, so that's of no real import to me. In fact, Herself told me that when in Hong Kong many years ago, she had to renew her passport before they would let her travel on to Bali as it had to be valid for over 6 months to be allowed in!
I remember applying for an IDP when I went to Spain for the first time in 1983 - not exactly yesterday to be fair. Whatever way you look at it though, it's very much a retrograde step.
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Post by Bob Sacamano v2.0 on Sept 13, 2018 20:49:44 GMT
It'll be like that code you're supposed to get from the DVLA to give to the he car hire places when you rent abroad. They won't be interested.
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Post by Big Blue on Sept 13, 2018 20:57:52 GMT
I also wouldn't notice the "lost" period of passport validity. Israel also has the 6 months validity rule. Actually it's the airlines that fly you into Israel that insist upon it: Jerusalem doesn't give a flying fuck.
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Post by Tim on Sept 14, 2018 9:38:56 GMT
I was listening to this on the news yesterday.
I have to say that I actually laughed when they brought up the subject of mobile phone roaming charges being reintroduced.
If there's anything that's going to get people upset about leaving the EU I think that's one of the main ones, after all a majority of the population now don't appear to be able to function without having their damned phone in their hand.
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Post by johnc on Sept 14, 2018 10:42:16 GMT
So why haven't the Politicians/Civil Servants been sorting out all the small stuff behind the scenes for the past year or so?
In any case, I thought that UK law was going to adopt EU law into UK statute to allow for a smooth transition - surely free roaming comes in to this.
I don't want any of the costs/inconvenience of the likes of roaming charges, International Driving Licences, long waits at Customs, import duties (buy your German car now!) etc etc and these are the types of thing which will really piss people off and make travelling more difficult. I hope the upside is so fantastic it makes the small things insignificant. Unfortunately I think we will get a big downside economically and a load of hassle.
Someone (maybe on Facebook) said it is like jumping off the cliff and only when half way down, trying to work out how and where you are going to land (without too much damage I presume). I think the teabag analogy was the best though. |
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Post by Tim on Sept 14, 2018 10:55:38 GMT
The stuff you mention is supposedly the likely result of a no deal Brexit - favoured by such normal people as Boris Johnson and Jacob Rees Mogg - rather than a sensible transition.
That's why it's been highlighted as part of the latest Government papers of their 'no deal' planning.
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Post by ChrisM on Sept 14, 2018 12:33:36 GMT
Must admit, I wasn't aware of any "period of grace" of any duration, so that's of no real import to me. It's the unexpired portion added on at renewal that;s gone.... if you apply with 6 months still left on your passport, this was added on to the new 10 year passport, eg if your passport expires on 14 March 2019 and your application was processed today, your new passport would have expired on 14 March 2029 but with the new rule, it will expire on 14 Sep 2028. The press suspect that most people will now wait until their passport has almost expired before sending it in for renewal, leading to a huge rush of applications (including people applying for their first passport) just before the summer holiday season starts. It is suspected that the change is due to Brexit...... |
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Post by Bob Sacamano v2.0 on Sept 19, 2018 6:34:25 GMT
Everything is due to Brexit these days, apparently. Especially if you watch the EU's propaganda voice, the BBC.
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Post by Roadsterstu on Oct 5, 2018 16:52:49 GMT
It'll be like that code you're supposed to get from the DVLA to give to the he car hire places when you rent abroad. They won't be interested. I've never been asked for it in this country. This also reminds me of the "tax or SORN your car or you get an automatic £1000 fine" message that was put out. I have NEVER heard of this actually happening. |
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Post by Martin on Oct 5, 2018 17:47:10 GMT
It'll be like that code you're supposed to get from the DVLA to give to the he car hire places when you rent abroad. They won't be interested. I've never been asked for it in this country. This also reminds me of the "tax or SORN your car or you get an automatic £1000 fine" message that was put out. I have NEVER heard of this actually happening. I always print it out but have never been asked for it deapite hiring cars in several European countries plus Croatia, Malaysia, Thailand, Australia and the US. I will still keep doing it though as it only takes a couple of mins and someone is bound to ask for it the first time I don’t bother! |
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Post by ChrisM on Oct 5, 2018 18:45:18 GMT
I have an old paper driving licence. That, plus an International Driving Permit was sufficient for me to collect my hire car in the USA with no further issues and minimum hassle
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Post by ChrisM on Oct 5, 2018 19:26:58 GMT
Another random travel thought:
Why do hotels, no matter how expensive they are, or how many stars they have, use cheap thin toilet paper ??
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Post by Alex on Oct 7, 2018 21:18:37 GMT
Another random travel thought: Why do hotels, no matter how expensive they are, or how many stars they have, use cheap thin toilet paper ?? Because it’s cheap? |
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Post by Martin on Oct 8, 2018 6:02:02 GMT
Another random travel thought: Why do hotels, no matter how expensive they are, or how many stars they have, use cheap thin toilet paper ?? That’s the exception not the rule in my experience. |
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Post by Bob Sacamano v2.0 on Oct 8, 2018 8:31:41 GMT
Another random travel thought: Why do hotels, no matter how expensive they are, or how many stars they have, use cheap thin toilet paper ?? Not found that to be the case but, then again, when I check in I insist on a sample of toilet tissue be brought to me for inspection before I hand over my credit card. |
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Post by Martin on Oct 8, 2018 9:19:00 GMT
Another random travel thought: Why do hotels, no matter how expensive they are, or how many stars they have, use cheap thin toilet paper ?? Not found that to be the case but, then again, when I check in I insist on a sample of toilet tissue be brought to me for inspection before I hand over my credit card. Try searching for it in the reviews on TripAdvisor before you book, reduces the risk of disappointment on arrival. |
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Post by Bob Sacamano v2.0 on Oct 8, 2018 9:33:20 GMT
I'm currently staying at Rudding Park Hotel in Harrogate and I can now confirm the quilted toilet tissue is lovely and soft.
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Post by Martin on Oct 8, 2018 9:47:24 GMT
I'm currently staying at Rudding Park Hotel in Harrogate and I can now confirm the quilted toilet tissue is lovely and soft. I’d expect nothing less...lovely hotel. Enjoy the spa! |
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Post by johnc on Oct 8, 2018 10:40:16 GMT
I'm currently staying at Rudding Park Hotel in Harrogate and I can now confirm the quilted toilet tissue is lovely and soft. Rudding Park is one of our favourite haunts - normally make a visit about twice a year but it is getting rather expensive unless you get one of their deals. |
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Post by ChrisM on Oct 8, 2018 12:41:18 GMT
Another random travel thought: Why do hotels, no matter how expensive they are, or how many stars they have, use cheap thin toilet paper ?? Because it’s cheap? Yes, but when you are staying at an expensive place...... Not just scraping the bottom of the barrel for ways to cut costs, but literally scraping the bottom....... |
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Post by Bob Sacamano v2.0 on Oct 9, 2018 7:32:07 GMT
I'm currently staying at Rudding Park Hotel in Harrogate and I can now confirm the quilted toilet tissue is lovely and soft. Rudding Park is one of our favourite haunts - normally make a visit about twice a year but it is getting rather expensive unless you get one of their deals. It's not cheap, Mrs Sacamano and I go every year for a golfing and spa break as it's only 80 mins down the road. I've never been anywhere with so many staff, they're everywhere - I had to stop and let one out the back seat as we left yesterday. Getting back to the toilet tissue issue - I stay in Premier Inns, Moxy's and Holiday Inn Express quite regularly and even in these budget places the tissue is of decent quality. I also remember years ago staying in a B&B in Dundee where you got issued 3 sheets on arrival - one up, one down and one to polish. |
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