Passport delay

Mr_Wang

Submitted my passport and my sons a fortnight ago, just a simple renewal for us both.
Usually takes about a week.

Phoned today to check the status and they have not even been looked at yet. I asked how long and she said another 2 week minimum and that new passports are currently at a backlog of 6 weeks minimum.

For those travelling this summer you should start thinking of submitting sooner rather than later. Particularly those looking for new passports.

cleggie

Thanks for etting me know. I sent ours off yesterday. Mine is a renewl and the kids are both first ones.

Bob_the_Saver

Mr_Wang wrote: »

Submitted my passport and my sons a fortnight ago, just a simple renewal for us both.
Usually takes about a week.

Phoned today to check the status and they have not even been looked at yet. I asked how long and she said another 2 week minimum and that new passports are currently at a backlog of 6 weeks minimum.

For those travelling this summer you should start thinking of submitting sooner rather than later. Particularly those looking for new passports.

Nearly as long as booking an Indian train ticket then

Janeyjaz

Part of this governments cuts - poor Newport has had people made compulsory redundant - so delays are to be expected.

smudge56

Janeyjaz wrote: »

Part of this governments cuts - poor Newport has had people made compulsory redundant - so delays are to be expected.

Just like they did to the Glasgow office 4 years ago.
If anyone is travelling soon - it is advisable to make an appointment for the fast-track or premium service - that way you will be guaranteed your passport on time.

Mupette

mine was done at the post office a fortnight ago, not heard anything yet, but post office did warn a 4 week wait at least.

smudge56

Going through the post office doesn't necessarily make it any quicker. They are supposed to make sure that the application is complete - but they can get it wrong and the passport is then delayed

Mupette

sorry if you read that i implied that mine would be quicker if done at the post office, my MS must be playing my brain up today.

I meant that the counter staff told me that there is a 4 week delay, they just checked it for me.

jackomdj

My girls replacements were back within a week! The new passports were actually back quicker than the old ones.

headpin

My wife renewed hers 4 weeks ago, including a name change. That was via Newport and sent normal post not via PO checking service. It was returned within two weeks. Our marriage certificate took longer to come back though!!

Bob_the_Saver

jackomdj wrote: »

My girls replacements were back within a week! The new passports were actually back quicker than the old ones.

Can I get girls replaced?