Are the new British passports available yet?

From mid-2020, all new passports will be blue. The blue cover is a return to the original appearance of the British passport, with the colour first used in 1921, the ministry said. The back cover will also carry its own symbolic design – the floral emblems of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.

Is UK issuing new passports?

Thales has been awarded the contract to supply a new generation of UK passport. The new blue non-EU electronic passport would be gradually introduced from 2020. The new British passport​ will integrate for the first time a polycarbonate data page and include new security features developed by Thales.

How long is the current wait for a UK passport?

Processing times in the UK

Allow up to 10 weeks to receive your passport. There are different turnaround times if you're applying from another country.

What type of passports are being issued now?

In the United States, there are four types of passports that can be issued, and they are regular passports, official passports, diplomatic passports and passport cards.

When can I get a new blue UK passport?

British Passport Colour

In addition to new rules governing European travel, the old, burgundy-colored British passport has now been replaced by a new, British blue passport. Anyone who has applied for a new UK passport since the middle of 2020, will now have the newer passport design.

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Do I have to send my old passport when renewing UK?

Do I need to send in my old UK passport when renewing? To answer this common question, yes, you will need to send in your old British passport when you renew it. This is done so that Her Majesty's Passport office can officially verify your details and compare them against your online passport renewal forms.

Why did I not get the next generation passport?

Until August 2022, the US Department of State will continue to supply the previous US passport style and the new NGP. If a US passport was granted and it is not a NGP, it will be because the passport office where it was requested does not offer the updated document yet.

How do you get a blue passport?

What are the 3 types of passports?

How long are passports taking right now 2022?

The U.S. Passport office is currently experiencing delays in processing passports. It may take up to 16 weeks to receive a passport, and 12 weeks for expedited processing. Applicants to Winter 2022 and Spring 2022 programs who need a new passport or who need to renew their passport should start the process immediately.

Can I speed up my passport renewal?

Passports can be issued quickly in an emergency - such as ill health or death - but forgetting to allow adequate time for an application to go through is not seen as an emergency by the Passport Office. The only way to speed up the process is to pay for it.

What is the fastest way to renew a UK passport?

Can I still use my purple passport?

In short, yes — the burgundy-coloured British passports that we're familiar with are still valid for travel, providing that: It still has at least six months of validity from the date of entry into the country; and. It is less than 10 years old (even if it is valid for six months or more).

Why are British passports now blue?

Passports from countries in the European Union have to be burgundy and also feature the symbol of the EU. For better or worse, the UK can now make its own rules for passports and travel documents and the new, blue passports are reflective of this and look beautiful.

Are passports going to be blue?

The first new blue passports will be issued from March 2020.

Can I swap my red passport for a blue one?

Unless your British Passport is due for a renewal, you do not need to apply for a new one. Many have decided to renew in order to get the new blue passport, but this is not necessary. Your burgundy passport is still valid for travel until its listed expiry date.

Can I change my UK passport to blue?

If you renew your passport during this initial period, you may be issued with either a blue or a burgundy British passport. You will not be able to choose whether you get a burgundy or a blue passport. All styles of passport will be equally valid for travel. All British passports issued from mid-2020 will be blue.

Does the Queen have a passport?

As a British passport is issued in the name of Her Majesty, it is unnecessary for The Queen to possess one. All other members of the Royal Family, including The Duke of Edinburgh and The Prince of Wales, have passports.

How do I apply for a new generation passport?

When did the next generation passport start?

Introducing the Next Generation Passport! The new passport is a modernized U.S. passport book, which we started issuing in 2021.

Is there a new passport design?

The most noticeable change is the enhanced new data page of the Next Generation Passport. The State Department started issuing the “Next Generation Passport” books in 2021 and the rollout will continue in 2022.

What supporting documents do I need for a UK passport renewal?

Once you have a British passport, the renewal is relatively easy, compared to getting a new passport for the first time. You won't need any documents to renew your passport digitally, but you will need a current photograph of yourself, a credit or debit card, and your current passport.

Should I destroy old passports UK?

Passports are currently not recyclable. The UK Passport office states that once sent back to them, they will be 'appropriately disposed of'. It's unclear what this actually means however it's likely to be that the passports are incinerated and/or sent to landfill securely due to the materials they are made of.

How far in advance can I renew my passport?

It is possible to renew your passport at almost any time within its validity period. However, it is only recommended to do so more than 9 months to 1 year ahead of its expiry for a legitimate reason. You may need to renew your passport for reasons such as the following: Your passport has been lost or stolen.