How long does it take to get a passport?
Latest UK Passport Processing Times
We calculate how long it is currently taking to get a passport calculated from data received from recent UK Passport applicants. If you have applied for your passport and want to know how long it takes you can find out from the averages below. The averages are updated daily to give you a good idea how long it may take to get your passport. We tell you how long it takes to renew a passport and also first passport applications.
Table below shows average UK passport wait times calculated from recent applicant timelines. Number of days shown are calendar days from the date the passport is submitted to the date the passport is received.
| Application Type | Average Wait Time |
|---|---|
| 1st Adult Application | 19 days |
| First Adult Passport (With Interview) | 22 days |
| Adult Passport Renewal | 14 days |
| 1st Child Passport | 15 days |
| Child Renewal Passport | 14 days |
| One Week Fast Track Passport | 6 days |
| Lost/Stolen Passport | 13 days |
| First Adult Passport (Overseas) | 22 days |
| Adult Renewal Passport (Overseas) | 18 days |
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