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How long does it take to get a passport?

Our page and group share real-time updates from passport applicants, with timelines, tips and advice to help you know what to expect.

27/05/2026

📊 Latest UK Passport Waiting Times Update

If you’re planning a holiday or applying soon, here are the latest average UK passport processing times based on recent applicant timelines submitted to Passport Waiting Time:

🛂 1st Adult Application – 19 days
🗣️ First Adult Passport (with interview) – 24 days
♻️ Adult Passport Renewal – 13 days
👶 1st Child Passport – 17 days
🔄 Child Renewal Passport – 17 days
⚡ One Week Fast Track – 6 days
📍 Lost or Stolen Passport – 15 days
🌍 First Adult Passport (Overseas) – 48 days
✈️ Adult Renewal Passport (Overseas) – 35 days

Renewals remain the quickest route at around 13 days, while overseas applications are still taking considerably longer.

If you’ve recently received your passport, please add your timeline — every submission helps keep the averages accurate for everyone applying 👇

26/05/2026

📋 Want to see how long other applicants are waiting for their passport?

You can now browse recent applicant timelines on Passport Waiting Time and filter by:

✅ Application type (renewal, first passport, child passport and more)
✅ Passport office
✅ Plus see real experiences submitted by other applicants

It’s a helpful way to compare your application with others going through the same process and get a better idea of current wait times.

If you’ve recently received your passport, don’t forget to submit your timeline too — it really helps others planning their application 🇬🇧

18/05/2026

✈️ Latest UK passport waiting times have been updated — and with the summer holiday season not far away, now is a good time to check your passport is valid and apply sooner rather than later if you need a new one.

Current average processing times:

📘 1st Adult Application – 20 days
🔄 Adult Passport Renewal – 14 days
👶 1st Child Passport – 17 days
🧒 Child Renewal Passport – 17 days

Processing times can change quickly as demand increases heading into summer.

Check all latest wait times and recent applicant timelines in the comments below 👇

11/05/2026

📈 First Adult Passport waiting times are continuing to rise as we move closer to the busy summer travel season.

Our latest data now shows the average wait for a 1st Adult Passport has increased to almost 20 days. With demand expected to increase further over the coming weeks, anyone needing a first passport for summer travel should apply as early as possible.

You can also view the latest passport processing times and read recent applicant timelines submitted throughout the day on our website 👇

05/05/2026

📈 Passport Processing Times Continue to Climb

Our latest data update shows continued pressure on processing times, driven largely by strong demand for overseas applications.

Here are the current averages:

• 1st Adult Application – 19 days
• Adult Renewal – 15 days
• 1st Child Passport – 17 days
• Child Renewal – 17 days

While UK applications remain relatively steady, the surge in overseas demand is still having an impact, with waiting times gradually increasing.

👇 View:
• Waiting times across all application types
• Real timelines from recent applicants

03/05/2026

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Travel insurance
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Airport lounges
Airport parking
And more

All tailored for people actively planning their trips.

Take a look before you travel and see what you can save 👇

Also, once you’ve got your passport, don’t leave us just yet — we regularly update our travel deals so there’s always something new to help you save on your trips 👍

01/05/2026

📊 New applicant timelines are being added all day, every day

We’re constantly publishing the latest real applicant timelines on our website, so you can see exactly how long passports are taking right now 👇

Whether you’ve just applied or you’re waiting for an update, it’s one of the best ways to track current processing times based on real experiences.

If you’ve recently received your passport, please take a minute to submit your timeline and help others 👍

29/04/2026

Don’t forget we also have a Facebook group alongside the page 👇

It’s a really active community with over 100 new posts every day, where people share their timelines, ask questions, and help each other through the passport process.

If you’re applying or waiting for your passport, it’s a great place to get real, up to date insights from others going through the same thing.

28/04/2026

📸 Want your passport quicker? Your photo choice matters…

Our latest data shows that applicants who use a Photo-Me booth receive their passports sooner on average than those who submit photos taken on their phone.

Why?
✔️ Booths are directly linked to HMPO systems
✔️ Photos are checked instantly for compliance
✔️ Much lower chance of rejection compared to phone images

A rejected photo = delays. A compliant photo = faster processing.

If you’re applying soon and want to avoid hold-ups, it’s definitely something to consider 👍

24/04/2026

✈️ Check your passport before travelling to the EU

Don’t get caught out at the airport — it’s not just about the expiry date.

Since Brexit, your passport must meet the 10-year rule:
✔️ Issued less than 10 years before your travel date
✔️ At least 3 months left before it expires on your return

Even if your passport looks in date, it could still be invalid for travel.

👇 Check your passport properly using our tool in the comments

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