Get a passport urgently
How to apply
You can pay to get your passport sooner if you’ve not already applied and you think the standard service will take too long.
You need to book a passport office appointment and pay online. You can book an appointment up to 3 weeks in advance.
Do not book travel until you have a valid passport - your new passport will not have the same number as your old one.
If you need a passport to travel urgently for medical treatment or because a friend or family member is seriously ill or has died, call the Passport Adviceline instead.
You can also call if you need to travel urgently because you’re working for, or are representing, the government.
Who can apply
You can apply for a faster service if both:
- you’re in the UK
- you need to renew, replace or update a passport, or get a first child passport
When you cannot apply
If you’re outside the UK, apply for an emergency travel document.
If you’re applying for a first adult passport, use the standard service.
If you’ve already applied for a passport and have not received it yet, do not pay for an urgent passport - you will not get your passport sooner.
Ways to apply
There are 2 ways to apply for an urgent passport.
As part of the application, you’ll need to attend an appointment at your nearest passport office.
Online Premium
You get your new passport at your appointment. Appointments last up to 30 minutes.
You can use this service to renew an adult passport.
Use the Online Premium service.
1 week Fast Track
Your new passport is delivered to your home within 7 days of your appointment (excluding bank holidays). Someone might need to be in to sign for it.
You can use this service to:
- renew an adult or child passport
- change your name on your passport (for example with a marriage certificate or deed poll)
- make changes to your personal details on your passport (for example, your gender)
- replace a lost, stolen or damaged passport
- apply for a first child passport