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 __________________________________________________________________________________ See what's on at the movies in your area. Find out now: http://au.movies.yahoo.com/session-times/