Quote Originally Posted by The Wurzel View Post
If it was possible without my original passport then I agree but i need my passport as i am travelling all time i am a marine superintendent going to ships in USA and South America.....I cant work wiothout my passport
I think you need to contact the Embassy then, find out whether copies of the relevant pages will be sufficient, and take it from there.

Don't shy away from actually writing or speaking to the staff there. It all strengthens your case anyway.