Passport (United Kingdom): current processing time
within 3 weeks
Last updated by the Home Office: January 15, 2024 · verified by us August 22, 2026
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This is the current figure UK Visas and Immigration (Home Office) publishes for Passport (standard application). It reflects how long the government is currently taking to issue passports through this channel. The figure is a published statistic or service standard, not a guarantee for any individual application.
History we have recorded
| Official value | Published/updated | Verified by us |
|---|---|---|
| within 3 weeks | January 15, 2024 | August 22, 2026 |
Tracking began August 2026. History grows automatically with each official update.
Source: UK Visas and Immigration (Home Office) · extracted values only, republished with attribution · not legal advice.