Answered5 years ago

What are the latest updates on passport renewal delays by VFS and HMPO?

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VFS / HMPO warn of passport renewal delay.

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Recent notices from VFS and HMPO indicate potential delays in UK passport renewals, contrasting with personal experiences where some obtained passports within a day. The community discusses the reasons behind the extended processing times.

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Cambodia **************

Fake news

5 years ago

Dan *********

My wife went to the passport office in MBK on a Friday. Her new passport was delivered next day, total cost 1,500 baht for a ten year passport. Why does the UK need 11 weeks?

5 years ago

Brett *********

@Dan ********

even during Covid my Australian passport renewal took 10 days including courier to Surin.

5 years ago

Phill ******

@Brett ********

, how long ago was that mate , and who did you go thru ?

Brett *********

you are very welcome

Phill ******

, cool . thank you very much .

5 years ago

Brett *********

@Phill *****

you can do it by post but be aware that Canberra may reject photos because they do the biometrics from them and are really fussy. Best call the embassy for advice for shop in CNX

5 years ago

Phill ******

@Brett ********

thanx . did you have to go there in person ?or can it be posted ? i live in chaing mai .

5 years ago

Brett *********

@Phill *****

yes. Make an appointment. They were very helpful. Best to get your passport photos from the recommended shop in Sathorn. Hassle free that way. It is only 10 mins away by car/taxi/mc taxi.

5 years ago

Phill ******

@Brett ********

, thanx mate , iv got to do mine soon . the ozz embassy in bkk?

5 years ago

Brett *********

@Phill *****

direct with Oz embassy September last year.

5 years ago

Michael ********

@Dan ********

i normally get mine in UK from passport office takes 3 to 4 hours.

Its different circumstances when you are overseas

5 years ago

Ray *****

@Dan ********

pretty much everything in the UK is being blamed on the pandemic. It shouldn't be but that's their stock answer. I fear they will be using it for years to come. Had a government issue since last April and they are still using the pandemic for no available appointments.

5 years ago