Adult Passport Renewal
12 days
StableAverage processing time
Latest UK Passport Waiting Times
Latest UK Passport Waiting Times
View the latest average UK passport processing times based on recent community-submitted applicant timelines from the last 30 days.
What these waiting times show
These figures show how long recent applicants waited from the date HM Passport Office received their documents until their passport was issued. They are based on timelines submitted by Passport Waiting Time users during the last 30 days.
- Updated regularly from recent applicant submissions
- Covers standard, Fast Track and overseas applications
- Independent of HM Passport Office
Last published 16 Sept 2026, 06:26
1st Adult Application
15 days
StableAverage processing time
1st Child Passport
22 days
RisingAverage processing time
Child Renewal Passport
23 days
Average processing time
Limited data
Current insight
Overseas passport applications are currently taking longer than standard UK applications, based on recent available community data.
Estimate when your passport could arrive
Already applied? Use these current Passport Waiting Time figures to estimate when your UK passport could arrive.
All latest passport application wait times
Calculated averages use a fixed 30-day window based on the date the passport was received.
| Application type | Average wait | Trend | View timelines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Adult Application | 15 days | Stable | View timelines |
| First Adult Passport with Interview | 57 daysBased on recent available data | — | View timelines |
| Adult Passport Renewal | 12 days | Stable | View timelines |
| 1st Child Passport | 22 days | Rising | View timelines |
| Child Renewal Passport | 23 daysLimited data | — | View timelines |
| One Week Fast Track Passport | 6 daysBased on recent available data | — | View timelines |
| Lost/Stolen Passport | 11 daysBased on recent available data | — | View timelines |
| First Adult Passport Overseas | 35 daysBased on recent available data | — | View timelines |
| Adult Renewal Passport Overseas | 21 daysLimited data | — | View timelines |
| First Child Passport (Overseas) | 62 daysBased on recent available data | — | View timelines |
| Child Renewal (Overseas) | Insufficient data | — | View timelines |
Applicant Outcomes
See what percentage of recent applicants received their passport within 1, 2, 3 and 4 weeks. These figures are calculated from eligible timelines submitted by Passport Waiting Time users.
Past applicant experiences do not guarantee future processing times.
1st Adult Application
Average wait: 15 days
Applicant Outcomes
14%
Within 1 weekReceived within 7 days
36%
Within 2 weeksReceived within 14 days
93%
Within 3 weeksReceived within 21 days
93%
Within 4 weeksReceived within 28 days
Adult Passport Renewal
Average wait: 12 days
Applicant Outcomes
25%
Within 1 weekReceived within 7 days
89%
Within 2 weeksReceived within 14 days
100%
Within 3 weeksReceived within 21 days
100%
Within 4 weeksReceived within 28 days
1st Child Passport
Average wait: 22 days
Applicant Outcomes
0%
Within 1 weekReceived within 7 days
25%
Within 2 weeksReceived within 14 days
63%
Within 3 weeksReceived within 21 days
88%
Within 4 weeksReceived within 28 days
Child Renewal Passport
Average wait: 23 days
Applicant Outcomes
0%
Within 1 weekReceived within 7 days
56%
Within 2 weeksReceived within 14 days
67%
Within 3 weeksReceived within 21 days
78%
Within 4 weeksReceived within 28 days
Adult Renewal Passport Overseas
Average wait: 21 days
Applicant Outcomes
0%
Within 1 weekReceived within 7 days
17%
Within 2 weeksReceived within 14 days
67%
Within 3 weeksReceived within 21 days
83%
Within 4 weeksReceived within 28 days
How we calculate these passport waiting times
These figures are arithmetic averages based on approved community timelines from the last 30 days, measured from application submitted date to passport received date.
Times are calendar days, so weekends and bank holidays are included in the total wait time.
Types with fewer than 5 recent submissions may show a recent available estimate or insufficient data. Types with 5–9 submissions are shown as limited data without a trend. Trends compare the current 30-day average with the previous 30-day period when both have at least 10 submissions.
Individual applications may be faster or slower than the averages shown here. HM Passport Office processing times can vary depending on application type, security checks, supporting documents and overall demand.
Passport application types in more detail
1st Adult Application
Average wait: 15 days
First adult applications can take longer due to identity checks and interviews.
First Adult Passport with Interview
Average wait: 57 days
First adult applications with an interview may experience additional delays around appointment availability.
Based on recent available data
View timelinesAdult Passport Renewal
Average wait: 12 days
Adult renewals are usually faster than first adult applications.
1st Child Passport
Average wait: 22 days
Child passport applications vary depending on documents and parental responsibility checks.
Child Renewal Passport
Average wait: 23 days
Child renewals can be quicker than first child applications but still rely on the right documents.
Limited data
View timelinesOne Week Fast Track Passport
Average wait: 6 days
Fast Track applications are designed for urgent renewals and should follow the booked appointment route.
Based on recent available data
View timelinesLost/Stolen Passport
Average wait: 11 days
Lost or stolen passport applications can involve extra checks to protect against identity fraud.
Based on recent available data
View timelinesFirst Adult Passport Overseas
Average wait: 35 days
Overseas applications can take longer due to document handling and delivery times.
Based on recent available data
View timelinesAdult Renewal Passport Overseas
Average wait: 21 days
Adult overseas renewals are affected by both UK processing and international delivery steps.
Limited data
View timelinesFirst Child Passport (Overseas)
Average wait: 62 days
Processing time can vary depending on checks, supporting documents and demand.
Based on recent available data
View timelinesChild Renewal (Overseas)
Average wait: Insufficient data
Processing time can vary depending on checks, supporting documents and demand.
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