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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Im takin my youngest son who is autistic. he has to wear glasses and was refused passport cause he wore glasses on passport pic an i have to have a meeting with a social worker over grandson as im taking him with me opinions pls |
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"Sorry I'm not sure what you want an opinion on? why we are in that position sorry"
What position? The passport rules are clear, no glasses can be worn in the pics, all pics must be taken with glasses off! |
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"Sorry I'm not sure what you want an opinion on? why we are in that position sorry
What position? The passport rules are clear, no glasses can be worn in the pics, all pics must be taken with glasses off! "
he panics cause he knows he needs them |
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Is your grandson the child of your autistic son? I don't see how anyone could offer any helpful advice really, there could be any number of variables that mean the social worker wants to speak to you. As for the passport, if the rules say no glasses then I guess that's why , though having not applied for a passport in well over 13 years I don't know. |
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"Sorry I'm not sure what you want an opinion on? why we are in that position sorry
What position? The passport rules are clear, no glasses can be worn in the pics, all pics must be taken with glasses off! he panics cause he knows he needs them"
Take him to a shop that does passport phot's when it's quiet, explain the situation to them, get everything set up and remove his glasses for the shortest possible time while getting the photo taken. Reassure him all the time it will only be for a few seconds, then asap give him his glasses back ant that's it done. |
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"Is your grandson the child of your autistic son? I don't see how anyone could offer any helpful advice really, there could be any number of variables that mean the social worker wants to speak to you. As for the passport, if the rules say no glasses then I guess that's why , though having not applied for a passport in well over 13 years I don't know."
i just wanted to know how we got to this stage it means getting him to take glasses of through pass control
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I know autistic children can make things harder but I am not sure that there is any get around the fact you can't wear glasses. Under the equality act you can ask for a reasonable adjustment but is it reasonable to ask the government to make a a change in the security policy fir the country?
Is it not possible to talk him through, maybe sit in the floor of the booth and reassure him. It is only for a minute. |
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"Sorry I'm not sure what you want an opinion on? why we are in that position sorry
What position? The passport rules are clear, no glasses can be worn in the pics, all pics must be taken with glasses off! he panics cause he knows he needs them
Thank you not thought of that
Take him to a shop that does passport phot's when it's quiet, explain the situation to them, get everything set up and remove his glasses for the shortest possible time while getting the photo taken. Reassure him all the time it will only be for a few seconds, then asap give him his glasses back ant that's it done. "
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"Is your grandson the child of your autistic son? I don't see how anyone could offer any helpful advice really, there could be any number of variables that mean the social worker wants to speak to you. As for the passport, if the rules say no glasses then I guess that's why , though having not applied for a passport in well over 13 years I don't know.i just wanted to know how we got to this stage it means getting him to take glasses of through pass control"
No it doesn't, you don't have to take your glasses off every time you go through passport control, just not allowed them in the pics, never seen anyone have to take thier glasses off, unless they are sunglasses. |
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"Is your grandson the child of your autistic son? I don't see how anyone could offer any helpful advice really, there could be any number of variables that mean the social worker wants to speak to you. As for the passport, if the rules say no glasses then I guess that's why , though having not applied for a passport in well over 13 years I don't know.i just wanted to know how we got to this stage it means getting him to take glasses of through pass control"
No it doesn't. I wear glasses and have never been asked to take them off at passport control that I can remember. It's just for the picture. |
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"Is your grandson the child of your autistic son? I don't see how anyone could offer any helpful advice really, there could be any number of variables that mean the social worker wants to speak to you. As for the passport, if the rules say no glasses then I guess that's why , though having not applied for a passport in well over 13 years I don't know.i just wanted to know how we got to this stage it means getting him to take glasses of through pass control
No it doesn't, you don't have to take your glasses off every time you go through passport control, just not allowed them in the pics, never seen anyone have to take thier glasses off, unless they are sunglasses. "
why the photo without then just seems silly |
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"Is your grandson the child of your autistic son? I don't see how anyone could offer any helpful advice really, there could be any number of variables that mean the social worker wants to speak to you. As for the passport, if the rules say no glasses then I guess that's why , though having not applied for a passport in well over 13 years I don't know.i just wanted to know how we got to this stage it means getting him to take glasses of through pass control
No it doesn't, you don't have to take your glasses off every time you go through passport control, just not allowed them in the pics, never seen anyone have to take thier glasses off, unless they are sunglasses. why the photo without then just seems silly"
Read my last post, not silly at all. |
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You do not need to take your glasses off when passing through passport control unless specifically asked to do so on grounds of uncertainty.
This I believe is very rare indeed.
I would follow the advise of going into a quiet photographic shop who will help to ease the situation with an autistic customer.
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"You do not need to take your glasses off when passing through passport control unless specifically asked to do so on grounds of uncertainty.
This I believe is very rare indeed.
I would follow the advise of going into a quiet photographic shop who will help to ease the situation with an autistic customer.
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There is no set fast rule about not having glasses on for your passport photo, if the are large frames, hide any important facial features or show any reflection of light in them that can be refused. I renewed my passport last year and have my glasses on in the picture. Read these guidelines for more information http://www.direct.gov.uk/prod_consum_dg/groups/dg_digitalassets/@dg/@en/@travel/documents/digitalasset/dg_174925.pdf.
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