Any chance of getting a passport in time?

Barney30

Just seen a great deal on a holiday in about 10 days time however my youngest hasn't got a passport. Is there any way I will be able to get one in time? I don't mind driving to the passport office if necessary.

hartcjhart

you should be ok, but check with your local office first

jackieblack

from http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Passports/howlongittakesandurgentappplications/DG_174149

Making an urgent application - travelling in less than two weeks

Please note

During the summer rush you may not be able to get an appointment for an urgent application at an office close to you


To get your passport within two weeks, you will need to apply in person at an IPS Customer Service Centre. You can use:

• the Fast Track one-week service
• the Premium one-day service

To use either service you must first make an appointment. You can do this by calling the IPS 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. You'll need to bring a completed application form and any supporting documents to your appointment.
IPS strongly recommends that you don't book travel arrangements until you have your passport.

• Find your nearest IPS Customer Service Centre Opens new window

• Find your nearest IPS Customer Service Centre (Northern Ireland) Opens new window

You'll need to bring a completed application form and any supporting documents to your appointment


Making appointments to visit in person

Demand for appointments in all IPS areas is usually very high - you should allow up to two weeks for your appointment date. You can't book appointments more than two weeks in advance.
If you make an appointment, please arrive no more than ten minutes before your appointment time to avoid unnecessary queuing.
Fast Track one-week service

This service guarantees delivery of your passport by Secure Delivery within one week (excluding bank and public holidays) of you applying.
The guarantee applies only if you:

• supply your completed form and all supporting documents to IPS at the agreed appointment
• are in to sign for delivery of the passport if required

This service is not available for a first adult passport.
Premium one-day service

The Premium service is a guaranteed service in which you deliver your application and collect your passport on the same day. It's available on weekdays for appointments before:

• 4.00 pm in London
• 1.30 pm in Liverpool
• 1.00 pm in Peterborough
• 12.30 pm in Glasgow and Newport
• 12.00 noon in Belfast and Durham

And on Saturdays for appointments before 11.00 am.
The waiting time for your passport will be four hours from when the application is accepted and the cashier gives you a receipt.
This service is not available for:

• a first adult or first child passport
• extending a limited passport
• replacing a lost, stolen or damaged passport
• making several or complex changes to your existing passport

MaggieBaking

I would phone them and ask... asap.

photome

I doubt it

But the only people who will know for sure is your nearest office

korky69

is it 1st or renewal?
could make a difference

photome

korky69 wrote: »

is it 1st or renewal?
could make a difference

i assumed it was new as "my youngest hasnt got a passport" could be wrong of course but thats why i said I doubt it as it does make a difference

Miss_J

I live in Newcastle and sent off my kids passports for renewal on 25th June, got them back today so doesn't look like they have a backlog at the moment, that's quicker than the stated 3 week turnaround.

smudge56

You will have to phone the call centre to get an appointment. You won't necessarily get seen if you turn up without one. Some offices refuse to take anyone without an appointment. especially during the summer period when it is so busy.
Fastest service for a first time child application the Fast-track service which can take up to a week - but under certain circumstances discretion can be used and a Premium service can be granted.
Fast-track service costs £96.50 and Premium costs £109.50

photome

Miss_J wrote: »

I live in Newcastle and sent off my kids passports for renewal on 25th June, got them back today so doesn't look like they have a backlog at the moment, that's quicker than the stated 3 week turnaround.

But way more than 10 days!

Would be good to know if the OP manages to get one

dementedhousewife

I would say no chance!
I sent 5 passports off on the 18th June
My Husbands and mine came back after 4 wks ( renewals )
my 3 kids passports are still on hold! ( new passports )
they have sent the countersign a letter and until he answers i wont get my passports.... We go on holiday in 5wks so far its been a month to get passports.... Ridiculous.!