Passport Services
Welcome to the Passport Office.
Please use the menu below to find all the information you need to apply for a passport in the United Kingdom.
If you are eligible for an adult renewal or child (under 16 years) renewal, you can lodge your application by mail.
All other applications must be submitted in person and by appointment only.
Passports are currently subject to a processing time of approximately 6 weeks from date of payment, so planning well ahead is important.
These instructions guide you through the process and help ensure your application is complete. We also answer a lot of frequently asked questions in our FAQ page.
Below are links to other passport information that may assist you.
We are now booking Outreach appointments! We are heading to Edinburgh from November 05-08 and Manchester from November 12-14. Click here for more information.
General information
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HOW TO APPLY
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ADULT RENEWALS – APPLYING BY POST
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CHILD RENEWALS – APPLYING BY POST
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ALL OTHER APPLICATIONS – APPLYING IN PERSON
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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
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PHOTOS
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EMERGENCY PASSPORTS AND URGENT TRAVEL
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GUARANTORS
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PROCESSING TIMES
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PASSPORT FEES
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CHANGING THE NAME AND/OR GENDER IN YOUR PASSPORT
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PASSPORT FAQs