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URGENT!!!passport renewal

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ThisVividGreenEagle · 23/04/2025 10:08

hi all ive had to renew my passport as it ends on the 27th of may this year and im flying to morroco on the 11th of july
it says that it will take three weeks to come back to me unless its during peak times
im bassically asking are we in a peak time?
will it be here before my holiday?
will it take longer than three weeks?

OP posts:
ApolloandDaphne · 23/04/2025 13:24

It will be back well before July.

Elmeux · 23/04/2025 13:25

I renewed mine 2 weeks ago. Received my new one in 6 days.

ilikeeggs · 23/04/2025 13:26

I received my new passport today and did the online application for 2.5 weeks ago so I’d say you’ll be fine.

Anewdawnanewname · 23/04/2025 17:26

nottoplan · 23/04/2025 10:22

Go to the post office and get them to help renew it , it comes back quicker as they have prechecked it

Better to do it online, doesn’t need checked.

Arlanymor · 23/04/2025 17:28

I reckon you'll have it back in a fortnight, should be fine.

stripedrollerskates · 23/04/2025 17:29

Mine took 6 days recently including extra checks as it was replacing a stolen one.

Topseyt123 · 23/04/2025 17:40

Most generally seem to take less than two weeks these days as far as I can see. Sometimes a lot less.

DD3 and I had to renew ours a couple of years ago. We did the online forms, took our own photos and had our new passports in a week.

You should be fine. You haven't left it late at all so ignore anyone suggesting you have.

FindingMeno · 23/04/2025 17:40

It will be fine.
Don't worry, and I hope you have a lovely holiday - Morocco is fantastic!

Trampauline · 23/04/2025 18:03

I've just renewed mine online. It came in the post only 3 days after I had sent them my old passport!

Shufflebumnessie · 23/04/2025 18:03

DH & I have just renewed our passports. We submitted the application on 9th April, posted our old documents the following day (10th) and recieved our new passports today. A total of 14 days turn around, including 2 bank holidays.
You can track the progress of your application using the link in the texts/email that get sent to you.

OhCobblers · 23/04/2025 18:22

my passport application was received online 7 April and new one arrived 19th. I was super quick posting the old one (they won’t deal with application until it’s been received) plus submitted photo online too. Make sure you get the photo requirements correct!

Somuchfree · 23/04/2025 18:28

I did mine last month and had it back in less than a week! It was amazing service.

RampantIvy · 23/04/2025 18:31

socks1107 · 23/04/2025 10:11

My husband did his this month and it was done in ten days

DH's only took 10 days as well. Online passport renewal is simple and quick.

Flidina · 23/04/2025 18:35

My renewal took 4 days , applied online on the Monday , sent the old passport back special delivery, the same day, new passport delivered on the Thursday.

Janeyem · 23/04/2025 18:46

I just did mine and my husbands- both back in about 5 days.

you can renew online super easily!

HellooooJackie · 23/04/2025 21:31

Just done mine, was back well within 2 weeks.

doodleschnoodle · 23/04/2025 21:38

We just renewed ours and got a first passport for DD2. Had them all back within about 10 days.

Zanina · 23/04/2025 21:43

It takes 10 days x

Monstermissy36 · 23/04/2025 21:46

Just renewed mine took less than a week from them receiving my old passport, took my own pic etc I was super impressed with how quick it was! Got my new one today 🙌

B1indEye · 23/04/2025 22:10

Zanina · 23/04/2025 21:43

It takes 10 days x

Theres no set time, I've had mine back quicker than that but last year my brother waited for about 3 weeks. It takes as long as it takes, too many variables to have the same time for everyone.

That said I'm sure an application that has already been sent will be back well before July OP

Lilylouis · 23/04/2025 22:12

You’ll be ok don’t worry!

LongLiveTheLego · 23/04/2025 22:14

Took 9 days a couple of weeks ago.

brunettemic · 23/04/2025 22:33

Did 2 of ours recently, no more than 2 weeks.

Loki64 · 23/04/2025 22:39

I literally had mine back a few days ago, took around 10 days

SalfordQuays · 23/04/2025 22:41

Does anyone else go and check their passports every time they read a passport thread?!

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