British passport processing time (within the UK)
Feb 17th 2013, 12:39 am
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British passport processing time (within the UK)
I know this isn't a "moving back" question, but it is relevant to living in the UK, and I can't see what other forum would be better ... as it is specific to the UK.
Does anyone have recent exerience of the actual processing time for a straightforward passport renewal? Mine expires in August, but I have several trips between now and then and wanted to pick the best window, if at all possible. I have to travel in late April, in late May, and again in mid-June. If I had to, I'd just wait until then, but I would really like to take some vacation time at some point between mid-June and August!
I have seen on .gov sites that it takes "at least 3 weeks", "within four weeks from the date the fee is taken and the application contains all of the information we need", etc. However, I also know that with cutbacks, a lot of government public sector agencies are slow as molasses at things these days (my NI contribution record took twice as long as they said it would).
Any recent exerience with this - anyone?
[I did run a Search, but all I could find was posts about eligibility for a British passport, and those sorts of passport-related questions]
Does anyone have recent exerience of the actual processing time for a straightforward passport renewal? Mine expires in August, but I have several trips between now and then and wanted to pick the best window, if at all possible. I have to travel in late April, in late May, and again in mid-June. If I had to, I'd just wait until then, but I would really like to take some vacation time at some point between mid-June and August!
I have seen on .gov sites that it takes "at least 3 weeks", "within four weeks from the date the fee is taken and the application contains all of the information we need", etc. However, I also know that with cutbacks, a lot of government public sector agencies are slow as molasses at things these days (my NI contribution record took twice as long as they said it would).
Any recent exerience with this - anyone?
[I did run a Search, but all I could find was posts about eligibility for a British passport, and those sorts of passport-related questions]
Feb 18th 2013, 11:29 am
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Re: British passport processing time (within the UK)
I know this isn't a "moving back" question, but it is relevant to living in the UK, and I can't see what other forum would be better ... as it is specific to the UK.
Does anyone have recent exerience of the actual processing time for a straightforward passport renewal? Mine expires in August, but I have several trips between now and then and wanted to pick the best window, if at all possible. I have to travel in late April, in late May, and again in mid-June. If I had to, I'd just wait until then, but I would really like to take some vacation time at some point between mid-June and August!
I have seen on .gov sites that it takes "at least 3 weeks", "within four weeks from the date the fee is taken and the application contains all of the information we need", etc. However, I also know that with cutbacks, a lot of government public sector agencies are slow as molasses at things these days (my NI contribution record took twice as long as they said it would).
Any recent exerience with this - anyone?
[I did run a Search, but all I could find was posts about eligibility for a British passport, and those sorts of passport-related questions]
Does anyone have recent exerience of the actual processing time for a straightforward passport renewal? Mine expires in August, but I have several trips between now and then and wanted to pick the best window, if at all possible. I have to travel in late April, in late May, and again in mid-June. If I had to, I'd just wait until then, but I would really like to take some vacation time at some point between mid-June and August!
I have seen on .gov sites that it takes "at least 3 weeks", "within four weeks from the date the fee is taken and the application contains all of the information we need", etc. However, I also know that with cutbacks, a lot of government public sector agencies are slow as molasses at things these days (my NI contribution record took twice as long as they said it would).
Any recent exerience with this - anyone?
[I did run a Search, but all I could find was posts about eligibility for a British passport, and those sorts of passport-related questions]
Feb 18th 2013, 11:36 am
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Re: British passport processing time (within the UK)
New York processes the application, the dept in Heathrow actually ships the passport.
Feb 20th 2013, 3:51 am
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Re: British passport processing time (within the UK)
Its easy DR...done it three time now, mine get filled up...when needed a renewal and going though the UK...phone up the passport office, near Victoria station...ask for a quick same day service, they will give you a dat eand time, ive usally been given a date within a week, once after two days...go in, first check of forms by a lady downstarirs, so easy, she crossed some i,s id missed, upstairs , grab a number, no drame 5 mins, another window pay...and come back and collect roundte corner of teh building in three hours...very easy...few good pubs around to spend three hours while you wait...hope this helps
Feb 20th 2013, 4:35 am
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Re: British passport processing time (within the UK)
I just booked for the fast track one day service today over the phone today. We are due to travel to London over the weekend and will be there for a few weeks. They actually offered me as early as this Friday! I booked it for next week to give me time to fill out forms etc. I think the one day service is better as you just get it out of the way the same day.
Feb 20th 2013, 7:05 am
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Re: British passport processing time (within the UK)
I know this isn't a "moving back" question, but it is relevant to living in the UK, and I can't see what other forum would be better ... as it is specific to the UK.
Does anyone have recent exerience of the actual processing time for a straightforward passport renewal? Mine expires in August, but I have several trips between now and then and wanted to pick the best window, if at all possible. I have to travel in late April, in late May, and again in mid-June. If I had to, I'd just wait until then, but I would really like to take some vacation time at some point between mid-June and August!
I have seen on .gov sites that it takes "at least 3 weeks", "within four weeks from the date the fee is taken and the application contains all of the information we need", etc. However, I also know that with cutbacks, a lot of government public sector agencies are slow as molasses at things these days (my NI contribution record took twice as long as they said it would).
Any recent exerience with this - anyone?
[I did run a Search, but all I could find was posts about eligibility for a British passport, and those sorts of passport-related questions]
Does anyone have recent exerience of the actual processing time for a straightforward passport renewal? Mine expires in August, but I have several trips between now and then and wanted to pick the best window, if at all possible. I have to travel in late April, in late May, and again in mid-June. If I had to, I'd just wait until then, but I would really like to take some vacation time at some point between mid-June and August!
I have seen on .gov sites that it takes "at least 3 weeks", "within four weeks from the date the fee is taken and the application contains all of the information we need", etc. However, I also know that with cutbacks, a lot of government public sector agencies are slow as molasses at things these days (my NI contribution record took twice as long as they said it would).
Any recent exerience with this - anyone?
[I did run a Search, but all I could find was posts about eligibility for a British passport, and those sorts of passport-related questions]
Feb 20th 2013, 9:22 pm
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Re: British passport processing time (within the UK)
Sent documentation to renew my daughter's passport from South Africa, on 08 February, got the passport today, less than 2 weeks later! Very impressed!
Feb 20th 2013, 9:29 pm
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Re: British passport processing time (within the UK)
Thanks for all the replies, that is reassuring. Now I just need to find somewhere that will take the correct regulation photo, since Jessop's went bust!
Feb 21st 2013, 6:53 am
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