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Information about changing requirements for UK nationals travelling to countries in the Schengen area.
Where to get official UK documents when you’re abroad. Sometimes called notarial and document services.
How to fill in your passport application form and provide a correct photo.
Before you apply for a passport Ways to apply for a passport Please don’t…
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
This video explains how to scan a passport biometric chip.
Information about moving to, living or retiring in Cyprus – including visas, working, healthcare and driving.
Tells HM Passport Office staff how to deal with delivery addresses for new passports and the return of supporting documents.
Information and guidance for transgender and transsexual customers.
Leaflet explaining how to renew an adult passport online in simple steps.
To be used when checking passports for identification.
Downloadable letters explaining UK laws and services abroad for passports and visas. Sometimes called information notes.
General advice for social services departments making passport applications on behalf of children subject to care or supervision orders.
How to apply for your child’s first British passport if your child was born after you were granted indefinite leave to remain under the EU Settlement Scheme.
Information about moving to, living or retiring in Argentina – including visas, working, healthcare and driving.
This video explains how to scan an identification document.
This document tells HM Passport Office staff how to process a passport application to renew or replace an old blue passport.
Information about moving to, living or retiring in Mexico – including visas, working, healthcare and driving.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Zimbabwe, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
Tells HM Passport Office staff how to deal with applications to replace passports that have been reported lost or stolen.
This template can be used for checking photographs for all passport applicants aged 6 and over.
Do not include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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