First time passport help

carperjosh

Hey everyone looking at going on hoilday on the 15th of july which is 6 weeks time from the start of next week. As i need a first time passport i had a look on the passport website and it says you have to wait at least 6 weeks for a first time passport. So was wondering if any of you guys have got a first time passport lately and how long it took to come through the post. Dont really wanna spend hundreds of pounds on a hoilday i cant go on. Thanks

p00hsticks

The government website here says not to make any travel arrangements until you have actually received your passport

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Passports/Applicationinformation/DG_174153

A lot will dpend on when you can get an interview - I suggest you ring the advice line;

For further advice on the passport interview process, call the Passport Adviceline on 0300 222 0000. The line is open between 8.00 am and 8.00 pm Monday to Friday and 9.00 am and 5.30 pm on weekends and public holidays

jordanchaos

I would get on it straight away, I had to cancel a trip to the US as I booked before I got my replacement passport sent. Dont wait another second and cross everything!

jackomdj

Not first passports but my children's replacements came back within a week! I would Find out from them before booking anything.

carperjosh

thanks for the help has anyone had a first time passport recently?

p00hsticks

jackomdj wrote: »

Not first passports but my children's replacements came back within a week! I would Find out from them before booking anything.

You have to attend an interview for a first passport now though, so the procedure is longer than for replacements.