passport renewal

[mel binks]

Hi has any one renewed their passport without leaving the country ie sending it I am told to Germany, if you have was it straight forward or complications.
regards Mel

[janmack]

Phil renewed his last year.  The only problem he had was that the photos were returned as they were the wrong size, despite showing the photographer the measurements stated on the paperwork.  This meant paying twice for courier service but other than that, it was all straight forward.  It took about 2 weeks to get his new passport once the photos were sorted.

[quackers]

Did ours 2 years ago no problem and passports were back in 1 week. Used UK credit card. Our friends did theirs this year and had problems because despite being asked to send credit card details they sent a Turkish Bank cash card details and - 1. It was not accepted  2. Their Turkish bank told them they would not accept any requests from Passport Office for payments in Euros only in TL even using their credit card. Got it sorted but took 6 weeks and a lot of emails and a UK credit card. Has anyone used a Turkish Credit card for Passport renewals ?

[starman]

Did mine last year and paid for with Turkish credit card. No problems what so ever (used Akbank credit card).

[quackers]

Thanks Starman.

[mel binks]

Thanks for the feedback
Mel

[Eric]

What courier service did people use/recommend?

[quackers]

ARAS ıts recognısed by Passport offıce ın Germany and they use them to return your passport.

[Eric]

And where is Aras?

[tonysue]

Aras is on migros road in fethiye. opposite side to migros abour 200 yards further along towards tansas, on a corner.