Hiya Here's some facts for you. If your passport runs out there is a massive backlog and of course mine has and I have to go to the UK for my Mum's funeral next week. Sod's Law eh? Well you can get a FREE 12 month extension by applying to the British Consul and going to Gran Canaria to pick it up. I did this today and the deal took 5 mins. I was back by 3.00.