On average, it now takes approximately six months for citizens to secure an appointment at the Min­istry of National Se­curity’s Immigration Di­vision to either renew a passport or obtain a new one.

As a result, many citizens continue to ask why such lengthy waiting periods still exist.

The prolonged delays have fuelled public frustration, particularly amid reports that some individuals are able to bypass the system and secure expedi­ted appointments through unofficial channels and monetary payments.