As travel restrictions imposed at the height of the pandemic have eased, more people are considering trips abroad this summer. And this surge in post-Covid holidays has placed a huge demand on the UK's passport service.
Her Majesty’s Passport Office estimates it will receive 9.5 million applications this summer. Coupled with staff shortages, this workload threatens to create delays for anyone requesting new documents.
However, there are several measures travellers can take to make sure they have the best chance of securing their passport as quickly as possible. Read on below to find out more...