UK Passport Waiting Time

17/06/2024

We recommend Photo Me booths to ensure your photo meets all the requirements.

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12/06/2024

Read real timelines and reviews from recent applicants. See what’s working, what’s not, and get some tips from those who’ve just gone through it.

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Learn from real experiences: Find out how long the process is taking right now.
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Read reviews including tips, advice and interesting information about passport applications submitted by other users.

11/06/2024

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11/06/2024

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11/06/2024

If you want to ensure your photo meets all the requirements we recommend Photo Me booths which are linked directly to the Passport Office.

Photo-Me has been the market leader in photographic ID for over half a century. The iconic brand known to the British public for its unique visual identity has become synonymous with self-service photo booths.

07/06/2024

Need a passport photo? Photo ME booths are linked directly to HM Passport Office, so your photo goes straight into their system for a seamless experience.

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04/06/2024

Average UK passport wait times:

1st Adult 15 days
Adult Renewal 11 days
1st Child 15 days
Child Renewal 11 days

03/06/2024

Adult renewals only taking 11 days on average. Calculated from over 3000 recent applicant timelines.

29/05/2024

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29/05/2024

Don't forget, our passport reminder service ensures you receive a notification when you should renew your passport to ensure it remains valid for any country.

Join our UK Passport reminder service to ensure you are never caught out with certain country validity rules.

29/05/2024

Updated - average UK passport wait times:

1st Adult Application
14.63 days

Adult Passport Renewal
10.58 days

1st Child Passport
14.69 days

Child Renewal Passport
10.81 days

28/05/2024

We recommend Photo Me for your passport photo as their system is linked directly to the passport office.

Read our passport photo frequently asked questions. To ensure you receive your passport without any delays find out the best way to take your photo.

23/05/2024

Latest UK Passport Waiting Times:
UPDATED: 23rd May 2024

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1st Adult Application:
Average wait time: 14.34 days

First Adult Passport (With Interview):
Average wait time: 22.66 days

Adult Passport Renewal
Average wait time: 10.75 days

1st Child Passport
Average wait time: 14.55 days

Child Renewal Passport
Average wait time: 11.14 days

One Week Fast Track Passport:
Average wait time: 5.79 days

Lost/Stolen Passport:
Average wait time: 8.31 days

First Adult Passport (overseas application):
Average wait time: 22.10 days

Adult Renewal Passport (overseas application):
Average wait time: 20.56 days

(Calculated from timelines received from recent applicants over the last 30 days)

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20/05/2024

Our passport reminder service ensures your passport is always valid to visit any country.

Join our UK Passport reminder service to ensure you are never caught out with certain country validity rules.

20/05/2024

UK passport wait times remain very low. Average renewal time just 10.97 days.

17/05/2024

Latest UK Passport Waiting Times:

UPDATED: 17th May 2024

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1st Adult Application:
Average wait time: 14.74 days

First Adult Passport (With Interview):
Average wait time: 23.86 days

Adult Passport Renewal
Average wait time: 11.12 days

1st Child Passport
Average wait time: 15.41 days

Child Renewal Passport
Average wait time: 11.68 days

One Week Fast Track Passport:
Average wait time: 5.66 days

Lost/Stolen Passport:
Average wait time: 8.31 days

First Adult Passport (overseas application):
Average wait time: 22.03 days

Adult Renewal Passport (overseas application):
Average wait time: 20.59 days

(Calculated from timelines received from recent applicants over the last 30 days)

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17/05/2024

How long is it taking to renew a passport?

Average wait time is 11.12 days

16/05/2024

We are asking government to make an important change to the passport.

Please could you sign our petition. 🙏🏽

Introduce a ‘Renew By’ date to be printed inside a UK passport which would clearly indicate the latest date by which a passport should be renewed in order to meet passport validity rules for other countries.

16/05/2024

Latest UK Passport Waiting Times:
UPDATED: 16th May 2024

Average wait time sponsored by:
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1st Adult Application:
Average wait time: 14.64 days

First Adult Passport (With Interview):
Average wait time: 23.90 days

Adult Passport Renewal
Average wait time: 10.69 days

1st Child Passport
Average wait time: 15.38 days

Child Renewal Passport
Average wait time: 11.66 days

One Week Fast Track Passport:
Average wait time: 5.66 days

Lost/Stolen Passport:
Average wait time: 8.34 days

First Adult Passport (overseas application):
Average wait time: 22.00 days

Adult Renewal Passport (overseas application):
Average wait time: 20.56 days

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15/05/2024

You can read recent applicant timelines here:

Read timelines and reviews from recent UK Passport applicants. Submit your timeline via our website to share your experience.

13/05/2024

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13/05/2024

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13/05/2024

Passport wait times are on the increase with the summer holidays approaching. Even though wait times are still relatively quick our advice is to get your renewal submitted in plenty of time.

13/05/2024

Our passport reminder service is proving to be very popular.

Have you joined yet?

We will notify you to ensure you will always have enough validity on your passport for any country so you don't get caught out.

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09/05/2024

How long did your passport take?

Submit number of days via our website and you will be entered into our free draw to win the cost of your passport fee in Amazon vouchers.

Submit number of calendar days it took to get your passport to help our crowd sourced average. You can also receive travel discounts from our partners.

04/05/2024

🌍📆 Passport woes? Let's change that! Join our movement to make passport expiry and renewal dates crystal clear. Your signature can prevent travel mishaps. Sign the petition! ✈️

Introduce a ‘Renew By’ date to be printed inside a UK passport which would clearly indicate the latest date by which a passport should be renewed in order to meet passport validity rules for other countries.

03/05/2024

Find out about our 2 step approach to help travellers avoid confusion over passport validity rules for certain countries.

Find out about our passport reminder service and petition to the UK Government to reduce the risk of travel plans being affected by soon-to-expire passports.

02/05/2024

We have set up a government petition to have a ‘Renew By’ date to be printed inside a UK passport which would clearly indicate the latest date by which a passport should be renewed in order to meet passport validity rules for other countries.

This change could enhance the understanding of passport validity requirements, reducing the risk of travel plans being affected by outdated or soon-to-expire passports.

Please sign and share. 🙏🏽

Introduce a ‘Renew By’ date to be printed inside a UK passport which would clearly indicate the latest date by which a passport should be renewed in order to meet passport validity rules for other countries.

01/05/2024

We have had a great response to our passport reminder service.
You can join here:

Join our UK Passport reminder service to ensure you are never caught out with certain country validity rules.