Has anyone applied for a uk passport lately and if so how long did it take?

Question

first time passport by the way!

Answer 1

I had a renewal last year and they did it while I waited, mind you it cost me £114 for the extra page passport,

How long will it take for my passport application to be processed?

Times for applications to be processed vary depending on which service you choose*:

Postal application = we aim to return postal applications within three weeks of receiving them. Please note: from 1 June 2007, this service is no longer available to first-time adult applicants as an interview is required as part of the application process. We recommend they allow six weeks for the return of their passport.

Check & Send service (available at Post Office branches) = two weeks

Fast Track service (available by appointment only at passport office counters) = guaranteed one-week service. Please note: from 1 June 2007, this service is no longer available to first-time adult applicants as an interview is required as part of the application process.

Premium service ** (available only for passport renewals, by appointment only at passport office counters) ** = guaranteed same-day service. Please note: from 1 June 2007, this service is no longer available to first-time adult applicants as an interview is required as part of the application process.

* First-time adult passport applicants will require an interview at a passport office as part of their application process.

** This service is not available to first-time adult passport applicants, lost, stolen or damaged passport applications, when a child is applying for their first adult passport or applicants who have had a total change of name - i.e. forename and surname.