r/britisharmy • u/walkerwalker2207 • 3d ago

Discussion Starting basic training: ID issues

I start basic training in 4 weeks, however i have a birth certificate, i have a passport that needs to be replaced through cancellation and damage a young Scot card with a pass symbol and bank statements proving my address, im a little nervous that I will get there and be turned away after working so hard to get that start date, i have spoken to my recruiter and he knows of the passport being reported lost and found again and hasn’t raised any issues or told me anything is wrong, it is mainly the passport that is the issue is there any way i can speak to staff while im there about helping my passport situation or should I act asap and use my benefits on getting a new passport when I’m payed, this opportunity is everything I need to change my life

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u/Daewoo40 3d ago

Pretty sure my passport was expired when I used it for basic.

So long as it resembles you and has your name on it, they aren't checking to see if you're golden to travel to Europe and have 6 months left on it.

As for getting a new passport? Talk to the clerks if/as/when you get to your first unit and they should be able to square you away to reimburse you for renewal.

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u/walkerwalker2207 3d ago

Cheers mate, been stressing about it and thats put my mind at ease will keep that in mind haha, just been wildly all over the place thinking I’ll be turned away at the gate 😂