It is taking longer than usual to process applications because of coronavirus (COVID-19). Do not apply unless you’re travelling before September 2020 or you need a passport urgently for compassionate reasons . It costs £75.50 to renew or replace your passport if you apply online or £85 if you fill out a paper form. You must be aged 16 or over (or turning 16 in the next 3 weeks) if you want an adult passport. There’s a different process to get a passport for a child . If you’re in the UK you can: renew your passport if it’s expired or will expire soon (including if you currently have a child passport) replace your passport if it’s been lost, stolen or damaged change the details on your passport There are different ways to renew or replace your passport if you’re outside the UK . Do not book travel until you have a valid passport - doing so is at your own risk. Your new passport will not have the same number as your old one. Tracking your passport application You can track your passport application immediately if you apply online or after 3 weeks if you apply by post. Getting your new passport Your new passport will be sent to you by courier or Royal Mail. They’ll either: post it through your letterbox hand it to you if you’re home leave a card or post you a letter saying how you can get it (it will not say the package is your passport)

If your passport’s expired, you must renew it before you can travel. You can renew your passport at any time. Time left on your old passport will not be added to your new one. You must replace your passport if it’s been lost, stolen or damaged rather than renew it. If your passport is burgundy or has ‘European Union’ on the cover, you can continue to use it until it expires. Renew online You can renew your passport online. It costs £75.50. You’ll need to get a digital photo. Your application can be delayed if your photo does not meet the rules for digital passport photos . It is taking longer than usual to process applications because of coronavirus (COVID-19). Do not apply unless you’re travelling before September 2020 or you need a passport urgently for compassionate reasons . Renew online Renew using a paper application form You can get a paper application form by either: going to a Post Office that has a Check and Send service calling the Passport Adviceline It costs £85. You’ll need 2 identical new photos of yourself. Your application can be delayed if your photos do not meet the rules for printed passport photos . How to pay You’ll need a credit or debit card to apply online. If you apply by post, you can either pay by: debit or credit card - fill in the form in the application pack cheque - made payable to ‘Her Majesty’s Passport Office’ Renewing your passport before you travel If your passport will expire soon you might need to renew it before travelling. Check the entry requirements of the countries you’re visiting before booking travel. Travelling to the EU from 1 January 2021 From 1 January 2021 you might need: at least 6 months left on your passport a passport that’s less than 10 years old (even if it has 6 months or more left) Unexpired visas Send your previous passport with the visa attached to it with your application. Your previous passport will be returned to you. You’ll be able to use the visa if you carry both passports. The rules are different if you’re travelling to Russia .

Replace a lost, stolen or damaged passport

You must replace your passport if it has more than reasonable wear and tear because you may not be allowed to travel with it. If you’re replacing a lost or stolen passport, you may have to attend an interview and your application may take longer. Replace online You can replace your passport online. It costs £75.50. You’ll need to get a digital photo. Your application can be delayed if your photo does not meet the rules for digital passport photos . You’ll need to ask someone to confirm your identity online if you’re replacing a lost or stolen passport. It is taking longer than usual to process applications because of coronavirus (COVID-19). Do not apply unless you’re travelling before September 2020 or you need a passport urgently for compassionate reasons . Replace online Replace using a paper application form You can get a paper application form by either: going to the Post Office calling the Passport Adviceline It costs £85. You’ll need 2 identical new photos of yourself. Your application can be delayed if your photo does not meet the rules for printed passport photos . You can use the Post Office Check and Send service if you’re using a paper form. The address to send it to is on the form. Countersignatories You need to get your application form and 1 of your photos signed by someone else to prove your identity. How to pay You need a credit or debit card to apply online. If you apply by post, you can either pay by: debit or credit card - fill in the form in the application pack cheque - made payable to ‘Her Majesty’s Passport Office’

Renew or replace your adult passport

Overview

It is taking longer than usual to process applications because of coronavirus (COVID-19). Do not apply unless you’re travelling before September 2020 or you need a passport urgently for compassionate reasons.

It costs £75.50 to renew or replace your passport if you apply online or £85 if you fill out a paper form.

You must be aged 16 or over (or turning 16 in the next 3 weeks) if you want an adult passport. There’s a different process to get a passport for a child.

If you’re in the UK you can:

renew your passport if it’s expired or will expire soon (including if you currently have a child passport)
replace your passport if it’s been lost, stolen or damaged
change the details on your passport

There are different ways to renew or replace your passport if you’re outside the UK.

Do not book travel until you have a valid passport - doing so is at your own risk. Your new passport will not have the same number as your old one.

Tracking your passport application

You can track your passport application immediately if you apply online or after 3 weeks if you apply by post.

Getting your new passport

Your new passport will be sent to you by courier or Royal Mail. They’ll either:

post it through your letterbox
hand it to you if you’re home
leave a card or post you a letter saying how you can get it (it will not say the package is your passport)

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