Anyone with a holiday booked is being warned to plan ahead
Passport Office workers across the UK will strike for five weeks next month, meaning anyone in need of a new document could experience delays.
PCS general secretary Mark Serwotka said: “This escalation of our action has come about because, in sharp contrast with other parts of the public sector, ministers have failed to hold any meaningful talks with us, despite two massive strikes and sustained, targeted action lasting six months. Last April, the Home Office said that passport services were met with "unprecedented demand" for applications as travel resurged after Covid lockdown restrictions were lifted. At this time, the Home Office has not responded to claims made by PCS.How long could my new passport take to arrive? The government advises that applicants should allow up to 10 weeks for a standard passport - which costs £82.50 - to arrive after all documents are received.
However, this option costs significantly more than the general application - £155. Premium passport applications offer the quickest turnaround with a new passport in one day, but that will set you back £193.50. A standard online passport renewal remains the cheapest option, going from £75.50 yo £82.50 for an adult and £49 to £53.50 for a child. The price to apply for a passport through the standard paper form rose from £83 to £85, while increasing to £54 from £58.50 for kids.
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