This has given foreigners and applicants a clearer picture of how long their journey to an Australian passport is likely to take in 2026. The Australian government mentions how long it will take to get a passport. Once approved, 90% of successful applicants receive an invitation to attend a citizenship ceremony within seven months of that approval. Processing time for foreigners seeking citizenshipApplicants seeking evidence of Australian citizenship face a far quicker turnaround. UK announces proccessing time for passportsEarlier, Legit.ng reported that the UK government has published official guidance on how long it takes to process a British passport application.