10 October 2023
It's that time of year again! Spring has sprung and the summer holiday season isn’t far away.
Before you book that long-awaited holiday, there are a few things you should do first.
If you don’t have a passport, please apply now before you book your travel.
You should allow at least 6 weeks to get your new passport.
If you already have a passport, you should make sure:
- it’s current and the expiry date is more than 6 months after your planned trip ends
- it’s free of damage like rips, marks, stains or missing pages
- it has at least 2 blank visa pages.
If you need to renew your passport or apply for one, make sure you don’t leave it too late.
While we process most passport applications in well under 6 weeks, some do take longer.
You can find more information about applying for a passport online.