Passport Wait Time Intelligence

Recent UK Passport Applicant Timelines

Browse applicant-submitted timelines by application type, office, and photo method to compare current processing patterns. Photo problems are a common cause of delay, so check the passport photo rules before you apply.

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Recent Lost/Stolen Passport Timelines

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Community submitted

Lost/Stolen Passport

8

Days

Faster than average5/5 rating

Passport officeNot sure

Photo methodTook it myself on my phone

Submitted date4 Feb 2026

Received date12 Feb 2026

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4 Feb 202612 Feb 2026

Application history Passport printed 10:17am on 11 February 2026 Application approved 9:55am on 10 February 2026 Form confirming identity received 4:19pm on 4 February 2026 Identity details received 4:19pm on 4 February 2026 Email sent to person confirming your identity 4:07pm on 4 February 2026 Ask someone to confirm your identity 12:31pm on 4 February 2026 Application submitted 12:31pm on 4 February 2026

Community submitted

Lost/Stolen Passport

7

Days

Faster than average5/5 rating

Passport officeNot sure

Photo methodOther

Submitted date31 Jan 2026

Received date7 Feb 2026

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31 Jan 20267 Feb 2026

Longest part was waiting in identity check

Community submitted

Lost/Stolen Passport

7

Days

Faster than average5/5 rating

Passport officeNot sure

Photo methodUsed a Photo-Me photo booth

Submitted date23 Jan 2026

Received date30 Jan 2026

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23 Jan 202630 Jan 2026

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