Passport Office strike

Even the announcement of a strike by members of the PCS union will precipitate a surge in applications.

During the problems a year ago, HM Passport Office operated a “hotline” and had a special desk for MPs’ passport requests of constituents with a pressing need to travel. But the concerns were not related to industrial action, and I do not expect a similar response this time. The PCS union said production of passports stopped at the Newport office, while interviews for urgent passports were cancelled at Glasgow and Durham. Staff at the Passport Office in Belfast may join the strike later. But demand is steadily rising as the Easter holidays approach, with summer set to be the busiest since 2019. On Thursday 16 March, there was industrial action at a number of HM Passport Offices, with walkouts hitting routine work and urgent appointments.

The Passport Office strike will delay the delivery of passports ahead of the summer holidays, so we've gathered everything you need to know about the five ...

The Passport Office strikes are the latest in a series of walkouts in several UK industries. The cost of passport renewals also rose by nine per cent on Thursday 2 February. It’s estimated that in excess of a million passport renewal applications could be received by the passport office during the strike period. But how can our members ignore the cost-of-living crisis when 40,000 civil servants are using food banks, and 45,000 of them are claiming the benefits they administer themselves? “Their approach is further evidence they’re treating their own workforce worse than anyone else. [England](https://www.cntraveller.com/gallery/beautiful-places-england), [Wales](https://www.cntraveller.com/gallery/prettiest-villages-in-wales) and [Scotland](https://www.cntraveller.com/article/best-places-scotland) – the specific offices involved are in Durham, Glasgow, Liverpool, [London](https://www.cntraveller.com/gallery/things-to-do-in-london-this-weekend), Newport, Peterborough and Southport.

Passport Office workers will strike for five weeks and this could cause a "significant impact" to the dleivery of passports, PCS union…

But how can our members ignore the cost-of-living crisis when 40,000 civil servants are using foodbanks and 45,000 of them are claiming the benefits they administer themselves? “Their approach is further evidence they’re treating their own workforce worse than anyone else. The union said the action was a “significant escalation” of its long-running dispute, warning it was likely to have a “significant impact” on the delivery of

The Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union announced the 'significant' escalation in industrial action. It also accused the Government of failing to ...

But how can our members ignore the cost-of-living crisis when 40,000 civil servants are using foodbanks and 45,000 of them are claiming the benefits they administer themselves? The PCS warned on Friday that the strike action is likely to have a "likely to have a significant impact on the delivery of passports as the summer approaches". [said in a recent report that between January and September 2022](https://www.nao.org.uk/reports/investigation-into-the-performance-of-hm-passport-office/) the Passport Office received 7.2million applications. [industrial action](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/strikes) and accused the Government of failing to engage in "meaningful" talks. [Passport Office](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/passport-office) workers will strike for FIVE weeks as [holidaymakers](https://www.mirror.co.uk/travel/) are warned of a "significant impact" on passport delivery as summer looms. The Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union announced the "significant" escalation in

Members of the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union working at passport offices in England, Scotland and Wales will take part in the walkouts in April and ...

Postal applications for passports also increased, rising from £85 to £93 for adults and £58.50 to £64 for children. I urge people to apply in good time and not at the last minute.” But how can our members ignore the cost-of-living crisis when 40,000 civil servants are using foodbanks and 45,000 of them are claiming the benefits they administer themselves? “Their approach is further evidence they’re treating their own workforce worse than anyone else. Advertisement

Passport Office workers will strike for five weeks and this could cause a "significant impact" to the delivery of passports, PCS union…

But how can our members ignore the cost-of-living crisis when 40,000 civil servants are using foodbanks and 45,000 of them are claiming the benefits they administer themselves? “Their approach is further evidence they’re treating their own workforce worse than anyone else. The union said the action was a “significant escalation” of its long-running dispute, warning it was likely to have a “significant impact” on the delivery of

The cost of renewing your vital travel document rose on February 2.

You should take your application form, required documents, and two identical printed passport photos to the appointment. This service requires you to get a paper application form from a post office, book an appointment and pay online. Alternatively, you can apply with a paper application by either going to the Post Office or calling the Passport adviceline. This urgent service is more expensive — it will cost £193.50, or £204. I urge people to apply in good time and not at the last minute.” And staff in the Belfast office will strike from April 7 to May 5. You can apply to renew your passport faster if you’re in the UK and need to renew or replace your passport, or obtain a first child passport. 50 for a 50-page passport. How to renew your passport urgently How to renew your passport If you renewed your passport early, the extra months added to the expiry date could affect the requirement for the passport to be less than 10 years old. If you are visiting a country in the EU or the Schengen area, your passport will need to meet the two requirements listed above.

PCS warned the strike action is likely to have a 'significant impact' on the delivery of passports as summer holidays approach. FILE PHOTO: Current and ...

You will need to provide evidence that you require the upgrade. You will get a new passport at the appointment. Book an appointment online or over the phone and pay a fee and fill in your application form and gather your documents before your appointment. The earliest that you can get an appointment is two days from when you apply. The service can only be used to renew an adult passport that was issued after 31 December 2001. If successful, it can cost £72.50-£111. To use the one-week service, you will need to get a paper application form from a Post Office. [Public and Commercial Services](https://inews.co.uk/news/politics/100000-civil-servants-join-february-mass-walkout-dramatic-escalation-industrial-dispute-2078801?ico=in-line_link) (PCS) union will walk out, causing chaos at the busiest renewal time of the year. Passports can be renewed at any time, regardless of their expiry date, but unexpired time is no longer added to new passports. - £126 for a child passport or £137 for a 50-page frequent traveller version. “Their approach is further evidence they’re treating their own workforce worse than anyone else. - £53.50 for a child passport