Passports are lost not infrequently and provided that you document your
efforts and actions there should be no reason for them to deny a
replacement. Thier big conceren will be that the paspsort and visa do not
fall into the wrong hands.
Jim Metcalfe
"Girlwithnoname" wrote in message
news:41102EBF.C5D66B5C@nospam.com...
> thank you very much Mr. Metcalfe. I assume by your response that the
London CHC
> WILL provide a replacement if all necessary forms are sent to them. I've
been
> terrified that they will say 'too bad, you are out of luck'.
>
> comments?
>
> thanks again
> GWNN
>
> James Metcalfe wrote:
>
> > He should start with filing a lost passport report with the passport
> > authorities in RSA assumng he is a citizen. He should also report
situation
> > to Canadain Embassy in Pretoria as they will want to put a notice out
about
> > lost visa in passport to preven someone else using it if it has not
already
> > been used. He should also notify London CHC. Obtain copies of RM
reports.
> > Apply for a new passport and ask London for a replacement visa and send
them
> > copies of all aforementioned reports. Next light many candles in church
and
> > pray that the next visa is delivered in time.
> >
> > Good Luck Girlwithnoname.
> >
> > Jim metcalfe
> >
> > "Girlwithnoname" wrote in message
> > news:410EFDA7.F2F0D17C@nospam.com...
> > > Hello. Well, it seems that my bf's passport is officially lost in the
> > > mail somewhere between London CHC and South Africa (where he lives).
I
> > > am wondering if ANYONE has any experience with this happening to them.
> > > If so, what happened? How was it rectified? What hoops did you have
to
> > > jump thru in order to get a replacement in time (before it expires)???
> > >
> > > Someone, ANYONE, please respond with your experience if this has
> > > happened to you.
> > >
> > > thank you sincerely,
> > > GWNN
> > >
>
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