All our new production centres aim to issue all passports in line with our Consular Business Target commitment to deliver 90% of passports to customers within ten working days, from the receipt of the correct supporting documents and fee.  

Using a courier service may add up to 6 working days onto the production time.  But our aim is to provide a more secure and efficient service as a well as a timely one. We will draw upon the good practice and experience of other posts, which have already seen their operations rationalised, to ensure the transition to these new arrangements goes smoothly