Monday 19 April 2021
Guernsey Immigration ordinarily issue between 6,000 and 7,000 passports each year however, during 2020 the team only received 3,500 passport applications due to the Covid Pandemic.
It is anticipated there is a significant number of passports that may require renewal both locally and in the UK, and as our passports are printed centrally in the UK, it is likely this printing process will take longer than usual. We would therefore recommend passport holders to check and renew their passport at the earliest opportunity.
Passport validity
Your current passport, regardless if it denotes EU wording or not, is valid for use providing it has not expired.
Previously some passports were issued in excess of 10 years. However, passports are now issued for a maximum period of 10 years for adults, 5 years for a child. Rules now require you must have a minimum of 6 months validity on your passport from date of travel. This six month validity period must fall within the first 10 years of passport 'life'. Any additional months above the 10 years initial duration will no longer be a recognised as a valid period in which to travel and will require early renewal.
If in any doubt as to passport validity, either visit www.gov.uk/check-a-passport-for-travel-to-europe or call the immigration office.
Passport fees and turnaround times
Adult £85.00
Adult fast track £142.00
Child £58.50
Child fast track £122.00
Fast track applications will be completed within 8 working days.
All other applications will be completed within 6 weeks.
If we experience delays, this may also affect fast track turnaround times.
Office opening hours
The public counters is open from 09.00 - 16.00 Monday - Friday
We are still able to deal with enquiries over the phone or by email, telephone 01481 221420 or e-mail ind@gba.gov.gg
