[Travel] Passport renewal

[lost in london]

Has anyone done an online passport renewal recently? Gov website is saying ten weeks, I presume that’s right but would be interested to know if anyone has been through the process. I’m heading abroad mid September and am resigned to trying to pay for an urgent renewal in Victoria but thought I would check with the NSC hive mind before I press the button on that.

 

[Springal]

I did mine end of May, they sent me one that was damaged. I had to reapply via paper form for a 'free' replacement, took about 3 weeks.

 

[CheeseRolls]

Renewed mine back in March and the turnaround was about 2 weeks. Not sure if that helps.

 

[bhanutz]

Has anyone done an online passport renewal recently? Gov website is saying ten weeks, I presume that’s right but would be interested to know if anyone has been through the process. I’m heading abroad mid September and am resigned to trying to pay for an urgent renewal in Victoria but thought I would check with the NSC hive mind before I press the button on that.

Renewals are a lot shorter than 10 weeks atm.. Think its roughly about 2 weeks. Google it, they keep the timescales updated.

 

[lost in london]

I did mine end of May, they sent me one that was damaged. I had to reapply via paper form for a 'free' replacement, took about 3 weeks.

Thanks. Unfortunately I think there are quite a few fools like me who hadn’t realised their passport had expired over the last 18 months of not using it and are now getting them renewed, backlog seems to have built up on the last couple of months.

 

[Springal]

I'd say an 'online renewal' is your best bet. Get that done and you'll likely get it back in time

 

[lost in london]

Thanks. Unfortunately I think there are quite a few fools like me who hadn’t realised their passport had expired over the last 18 months of not using it and are now getting them renewed, backlog seems to have built up on the last couple of months.

Thanks - found a couple of other websites saying it’s much shorter than ten weeks. I like a bit of stress so I’ll go for it.

 

[weymouthmick]

Did mine online took a week from submitting form to getting a blue passport back

 

[Superphil]

Have you tried using the post office, I did mine a while back, they do all the paperwork, take your photo and submit it, I think my new passport came back in less than a week.

 

[Pinkie Brown]

I renewed mine a few years back from overseas and even that only took about two weeks from posting old passport to getting a new one back. At the height of Covid-mania all bets were off for renewal time but from 'what I've heard from others' it appears near enough back to normal.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

I was in the same boat a few years back. Decided for peace of mind to go to Victoria.

 

[lost in london]

I have consigned myself to weeks of misery waiting for an update and done it online. The cheapskate in me wins again.

 

[jabba]

I renewed last month. About 2 weeks from start to finish online. Best to send in your old passport with some sort of tracking/signed-for.

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

Did mine online took a week from submitting form to getting a blue passport back

That's the bit l'm not looking forward to when l renew next year, getting a blue passport back in exchange for my lovely old EU burgundy one. Sob.

 

[Wilka]

Mine came back within a week. Did the application online. Hardest part is going a photo on your phone that is acceptable.

 

[Invicta]

Have you tried using the post office, I did mine a while back, they do all the paperwork, take your photo and submit it, I think my new passport came back in less than a week.

Yep this is a great service, check website for which post offices can do it. My wife got her new passport in a week and only cost about £10 more.

 

[Lethargic]

Did mine about 6 weeks ago took about 3 weeks to come through, all very painless.

 

[Superphil]

Yep this is a great service, check website for which post offices can do it. My wife got her new passport in a week and only cost about £10 more.

The post office in the (Garrett's) Convenience Store near the level crossing in Lancing did mine.

 

[lawros left foot]

My daughter has just left the Post Office employment.

I had mine renewed at the PO before she left, it took 10 days.
I have just asked her how long for a lapsed passport, she asked ex colleagues still at the PO , they reckon 4-6weeks, but you can get it fast tracked if you contact the passport office.

You still get the ‘or rib Le black one, and not the really splendid maroon one though.

 

[Seasider78]

Has anyone done an online passport renewal recently? Gov website is saying ten weeks, I presume that’s right but would be interested to know if anyone has been through the process. I’m heading abroad mid September and am resigned to trying to pay for an urgent renewal in Victoria but thought I would check with the NSC hive mind before I press the button on that.

I submitted mine online last Saturday and it was delivered today!