I refer you to an 8-year-old article,
http://www.colaco.net/1/DeadMenFlying.htm as to reasons why it takes so long
for processing BI in Goa. In addition, see the latest Devika Sequeira report on
Deccan Herald
http://www.deccanherald.com/content/45984/portugal-wants-tighter-norms-citizenship.html
As a result of the above, I can inform you that while it took a few months for
processing a BI of an Australian-born son of a BI-holding Goan, his older
brother, born in Goa is still waiting for his BI. Don't blame the Portuguese
authorities, rather, blame the endemic corruption that seems prevalent in that
region.
AFAIK, there is no point in contacting the Conservatoria de Registros Centrais
(the organisation that handles BI applications for people born overseas). They
will still rely on the local consulate to perform the requisite "searches", and
this takes its time. Meanwhile, remember that there are a great number of
applications pending at the consulate for verification.
Gabriel.
----- Original Message ----
> From: Samir <asterio...@gmail.com>
> To: goa...@goanet.org
> Sent: Wed, 13 January, 2010 10:52:28 AM
> Subject: [Goanet] Delay in Bilhete De Identidade
>
> Hello Readers,
>
> There is a considerable amount of delay by Portuguese Consulate - Goa in
> giving
> appointments for B.I and processing B.I
>
> The act & attitude of the staff is as usual ridiculous as if they are
> the only one existing and there is only one portuguese consulate in
> the earth who is burdened with excessive work load.
>
> After the application for B.I has been made in the Portuguese
> consulate - Goa, Can anybody send the complete details about the
> authority in portugal who is responsible for making/issuing B.I so
> that request for expediting can be send to them and thereafter B.I can
> be collected from the consulate.
>
> Thnx,
> Sameer
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