webfact Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 UK passport application backlog reaches 400,000 due to coronavirus Newly-issued British passports carry a dark blue design after the UK's departure from the EU Pictures: PA, BBC A backlog of more than 400,000 passport applications has mounted due to disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic, figures show. Home Office minister Baroness Williams said reduced staffing to allow social distancing meant forms were taking longer to process. She said steps were being taken to increase capacity after travel restrictions were eased. But those applying may have to wait longer than the usual three weeks. Full story: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-53494998 -- © Copyright BBC 2020-07-23 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 It seems that new passports are the least on people's minds now that there isn't many places you can travel to and use your new passports now days in't?... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 Very pleased I got my new passport just before this carry on started,very disruptive for a lot of people. regards Worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baerboxer Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 Issuing new passports got into a mess when terrible Theresa was Home Secretary. She made a feast of sorting it out. Hopefully the new regime will be less inept. Somehow, I wouldn't advice holding one's breath! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snackbar Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 7 hours ago, ezzra said: It seems that new passports are the least on people's minds now that there isn't many places you can travel to and use your new passports now days in't?... Odd comment considering 400,000 are waiting for a new passport. As reasonable people globally know, you cannot apply for a one year extension on permission to stay with less than six months remaining on a pissport. It would be front and centre for half a million concerned individuals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adelphi Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 This story surprised me. I applied for my UK passport (in the UK) online 4 July and sent my old passport off. 21 July I received an email telling me that my new passport was on its way to me by secure courier. Maybe I just got lucky. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodjrin Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 Not sure I understand what’s going on here. I applied for a new passport from Thailand in June and was able to pick it up three weeks later, less time than the estimated 4 to 6 weeks advised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Gravy Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 I was looking to see if it was a Reuters story but it wasn't. It was from the Lefty, Liberal, EU loving Biased Broadcasting Company (BBC). As credible as a Tony Blair smile. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukrules Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 11 hours ago, ezzra said: It seems that new passports are the least on people's minds now that there isn't many places you can travel to and use your new passports now days in't?... Lol, you can travel freely in Europe, I know people from the UK who are on holiday in France and Rome right now. Life goes on, in Europe.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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