UK child passport application from abroad - how long???

[toystory]

Hi all,

Have you recently applied for a child's 1st UK passport from abroad? If so, can you share your experience in particularly, how long it took from submitting the documents to having the passport in your hand?

My wife is expecting a baby in February next year. We want to travel back to the UK ASAP after the birth but obviously we need to wait until the new child's passport arrives. I'm trying to get a feel for how long this will take from people who have actually gone through the process. 

I've already spoken with the UK passport office and every time I get a different answer ranging from 4 to 14 weeks!

Edited October 16, 2023 by toystory

[AwdAmr]

Hi

I had to renew my child's passport recently and it took us 4 weeks from the date the Passport Office received my documents (old passport). I did the mistake of sending my child's old passport via standard service, and it took 6 weeks to reach the UK. 

You can apply online and should be able to track your application. 

[JMcKie]

I'm just wondering if I will receive my passport in time for xmas as I'm planning to travel to NZ providing I send via express with Australia Post?

[toystory]

On 17/10/2023 at 10:57, AwdAmr said:

Hi

I had to renew my child's passport recently and it took us 4 weeks from the date the Passport Office received my documents (old passport). I did the mistake of sending my child's old passport via standard service, and it took 6 weeks to reach the UK. 

You can apply online and should be able to track your application. 

Many thank AwdAmr! Very reassuring.