Express passports service returns from today

Service has been unavailable since August 2023

The Express Passport Service has been re-introduced with effect from today.

The five-day service is designed to ensure timely delivery of passports for those requiring urgent travel documentation.

The service was suspended in August 2023 due to changes to the delivery service to the Island, staff changes and a big increase in the number of passport applications being received.

Treasury says the return of the service is part of its ongoing commitment to provide efficient and responsive passport services for urgent travel needs.

Applicants should be aware that the processing time of five working days only covers the time needed to handle the passport application. It doesn't include the time required for postage and delivery.

After processing the physical passport must be dispatched from the UK and delivered to the applicant. Therefore the total time may exceed five days.

Under the standard passport service its normal to get your passport within 20 working days, but people are advised to check the validity of their passports early to avoid problems.