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Post-pandemic surge in passport applications triggers lengthy delays

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Pre-pandemic there were around 7,000-9,000 applications daily, but Tuesday saw a daily record with close to 16,500 applications received.

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Pre-pandemic there were around 7,000-9,000 applications daily, but Tuesday saw a daily record with close to 16,500 applications received.

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