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Hi guys !
I would like to apply for my 1st UK passport - How long does it take for passport office to return my old passport from Your experience? I would like to apply ASAP however I’ve got booked holiday in approx 2 weeks .
Many thanks

It typically takes around 2 weeks (between 10 and 16 days) from the day you mail it in, so there’s a risk you may not get your documents back in time.

If you became a citizen more than a year ago, it’s likely to take longer because you are more likely to be invited for an interview.

If you recently naturalised, you can expect get your British passport and documents within 14 days