The Government is telling people in the UK to allow up to 10 weeks for a passport application as delays have been reported. People are asked to apply online to use the standard service.
You can also apply with a paper form from a post office. This costs an extra £9.50, however. Applying online, a standard adult passport costs £75.50 while a child's is £49.
It comes as some British holidaymakers are reportedly missing holidays and losing money because their passports are arriving weeks slower than expected. Recent reviews on Passportwaitingtime.co.uk, which tracks consumers’ waiting time during applications, show customers’ frustration with the often inconsistent wait times for a new passport, the Independent reports.
