HM Passport Office

We advise to allow up to three weeks to get a passport under the standard UK services. Customers that need a passport more urgently can use one of our priority services (these services cost more than a standard passport application)  1-Day Premium Service: Customers can obtain their new passport on the day of their appointment; this is available for adult renewals only. 1-Week Fast Track Service: Customers receive their passport within one week after their appointment. This service is available for renewals, replacements, and new child passports. For more details, visit: https://lnkd.in/dThPNNER

To apply for a UK passport for a child under 16, the applicant must have parental responsibility and provide details for both parents. If these are unavailable, please provide a reason (for example, only one parent is named on the birth certificate). For more information, and application instructions, visit https://lnkd.in/gGZbs2Fz

Some passport applicants may require a referee to confirm their identity. If they have applied online from within the UK, their referee may also be able to provide the information needed entirely online. Here's how:                                                                                                                   Eligible individuals must be 18 or over, live in the UK, hold a current British passport, and have known the applicant for at least 2 years as a friend, neighbour, or colleague. They must work in, or be retired from a recognised profession, such as an accountant, teacher, or nurse. For a full list of eligible professions and more details, visit: https://lnkd.in/e7jWyc6R

When applying for a passport online, customers will need a digital photo. They have two options for obtaining this photo: 1. Photo Booth: Customers can get a digital passport photo from a photo booth, which helps to ensure that the photo meets the required standards. The photo should be taken within the last month. Customers should choose the option to get a digital code with their photo, which they will enter during their online application to automatically upload it. 2. Own Device: Alternatively, customers can take a photo using their own device, such as a smartphone. They should ensure the photo adheres to the specific requirements. The photo must be clear, in focus, in colour, and unaltered by computer software. It should be taken against a plain and light-coloured background, with the customer facing forward, looking straight at the camera, and maintaining a neutral expression. There should be no shadows, and the face must be fully visible, and without any head coverings unless for religious or medical reasons. The digital photo must be at least 600 pixels wide and 750 pixels tall, and the file size should be between 50KB and 10MB. For more detailed guidelines on passport photo requirements, visit: https://lnkd.in/e7SH25sf

Passport services are unaffected by the global IT outage.   For callers to the Passport Adviceline, please note that call agents have no access to information about how the outage is affecting other services. For guidance about whether a travel booking is affected, please contact your service provider.

✈️ As we gear up for peak travel season, we're helping our customers to get #TravelReady. Before booking any travel, customers should ensure their passport meets the requirements of the country they are planning to travel to. A quick check can save time and avoid last-minute issues. - Check foreign travel advice ↪️https://lnkd.in/dUrp4sa   - Ensure passport is valid - Renew if needed                                                  ↪️ https://lnkd.in/gNfmPNP 

Customers' supporting documents will be returned separately from their new passport. How they receive them depends on the delivery option chosen when submitting an application 📮✅ For help and support, customers can contact the Passport Adviceline https://lnkd.in/eSdCrsJ2 

Our application processing times for customers applying from overseas can vary ⏰🌍 There are different ways for customers to renew or replace their passport if they’re outside the UK #OverseasApplication ↪️Find out more at: https://lnkd.in/gaV9aPe

Customers must sign their new passport before travelling. They'll need to sign on the 'holder's signature' line using a black ballpoint pen #SignYourPassport🖊️✅ ↪️ Check out our guidance: https://lnkd.in/ePJTZjVz 

If you’re applying for a passport from outside the UK, your countersignatory must have a current British, Irish or other EU, US or Commonwealth passport ✅🛂 Your application will be processed faster if they have a British or Irish passport ⏰ ↪️ https://lnkd.in/epKy5Qg5