Jersey passport turnaround times 'not affected by UK strikes'

Monday 20 March 2023

Islanders are being reassured that turnaround times for Jersey passports being processed will not be affected by strike action in the UK.

It has been reported that passport office workers in the UK will take strike action for five weeks beginning on 3 April.

More than 1,000 members of the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union working in passport offices across England, Scotland and Wales are due to participate in the industrial action lasting until 5 May.

Following the announcement of strike action by some staff from His Majesty’s Passport Office (HMPO) @GovJsyCustoms would like to reassure the public that it is not anticipated that there will be an impact upon the turnaround times for Jersey variant passports. pic.twitter.com/4pV3E55ehV

— Government of Jersey (@GovJersey) March 18, 2023

Jersey workers are not due to be involved.

In a statement issued on social media, the government said on the weekend: "Jersey Customs and Immigration would like to reassure the public that it is not anticipated that there will be an impact upon the turnaround times for Jersey variant passports."