European Passport Processing Times: Country Comparisons
Passport processing times in Europe vary considerably. Germany takes 6-8 weeks, Belgium 5 days, and France up to 8 weeks. Italy offers 2-3 weeks, the Netherlands up to 4 weeks,…
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