Brits renewing their passport face delays as some holidaymakers have been forced to cancel their holidays. The wait can take up to 10 weeks which could be a threat to people with pre-booked trips.Travellers anxiously checking the status of their new or renewed passports are part of a surge of applications due to the pandemic.
A spokesperson told Glasgow Live that over five million people delayed applying for a British passport through 2020 and 2021.
They said: "In preparation for the demand for international travel returning, since April 2021 we have published clear guidance that our customers should allow up to ten weeks to get their passport."In busier periods, call waiting times will take longer.
However, we continue to work with our supplier to further recruit and support the effort to return response times closer to normal levels."According to HM Passport Office, processing times can take up to 10 weeks.If you are applying from another country it could take longer.
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