When do you need to renew your passport – why is there a backlog and how to apply

The Home Office has warned that applications for new or renewed passports could take longer than usual due to a massive backlog.

There are numerous factors at play to explain why there is such a dramatic backlog, but the Covid-19 pandemic is the leading reason.

Now is the time to get your passport in order before the summer holidays season as there is no guarantee it will arrive in time.