Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 March 2019
63. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the target and actual turnaround time, respectively, for receipt of a passport across all the passport services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11596/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe following table summarises the turnaround times for the Passport Service’s main application channels. Turnaround times for individual missions outside Ireland and the UK are omitted as these will vary for each individual mission and are dependent on local postal services.
|
Type of Passport Application |
Target turnaround time |
Average turnaround time |
|
Online passport renewal service |
10 working days |
10 working days |
|
An Post Passport Express renewal application |
15 working days |
15 working days |
|
An Post Passport Express first time application & application to replace lost/stolen/damaged passport |
20 working days |
16 working days |
|
Northern Ireland Passport Express renewal applications |
15 working days |
14 working days |
|
Northern Ireland Passport Express first time application & application to replace lost/stolen/damaged passport |
25 working days |
29 working days |
|
London Passport Office renewal application |
20 working days |
23 working days |
|
London Passport Office first time application & application to replace lost/stolen/damaged passport |
30 working days |
49 working days |
|
Great Britain Passport Express |
15 working days |
14 working days |
