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>> Fast track Passport renewal service: takes 1 week - cost £103
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>> Premium Passport renewal service: takes 1 day - cost £128
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These fast track passport renewal services are available at the following passport offices Liverpool, London, Newport, Belfast, Durham, Glasgow and Peterborough.
To visit one of these Passport offices you need to book an appointment by calling 0300 222 0000.
And now for the not so great news, it may take up to three weeks to get an appointment to visit a regional passport office. This is not very helpful if you have emergency travel pending. The three week timeframe is particularly true during the busy months of summer, that is between May and August. Otherwise expect to be offered appointment slots a couple of days from when you call, in fact in quieter months you can get next day appointments.
In preparation for your passport renewal appointment you need to make sure you gather the following supporting documents ;
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A completed application form, it must be completed in BLACK ink.
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Current/latest/expired passport.
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Two UK sized passport photos, correct dimensions for the passport photograph are 45mm high x 35mm wide and the photos are to be taken against a plain cream or plain light grey background (NO white background!). The photo should show you with a neutral expression and your mouth closed (no grinning, frowning or raised eyebrows) and you are NOT allowed to smile. (Sorry)
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On the day of appointment make sure you arrive 10 minutes before scheduled time. If every thing is in order you will have you passport in 4 hours if you applied for the premium passport renewal service or it will be posted to you within a week if you applied for the fast track service.
Children fast track passport renewal
The information given above is valid for a child passport renewal except two factors. Firstly only the 1 week fast track passport renewal service is available to children. Secondly you will need a countersignatory, they must complete and sign Section 10 of the Application form and they are also required to sign one of the photos.
Why you should avoid renewing your passport in May, June and July
With an average 200 000 passport applications the months of September, October, November and December have the lowest passport application volumes, which means this is great time to summit your application as your passport has less competition.
There is a marked increase in applications to around 300 000, from January to April.
However last year the months of May, June, July and August saw the volume of applications top 500 000! And this explains the chaos that saw many families miss their annual summer holiday because of passports not arriving in time. And the worst thing is that travel insurance policies will not cover you if you have to cancel your holiday and even more annoying the Passport Office refused to offer compensation.
Preparation is the key. If you prepare well in advance, the small red book will play a very minor role in your holiday plans. Have a quick peep at the expiring date on your passport, a couple of minutes may save you a major heartache.
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Step 3: Package and Send
Send the completed application with supporting documents in the envelope provided. It is recommended that you use the Post Office recorded. It is also important to write down the bar code number at the top left hand of passport renewal application form, as you will need this if you call the Passport Office to enquire about your application.
Many UK passport renewal applications are returned because of mistakes
The Passport Office say that a third of all applications received have to be returned due to basic errors and this causes delays.
For a fee of £9,75 the Post Office will check your application to ensure everything has been completed correctly; this gives you peace of mind. The Post Office will also send the passport renewal application via Special delivery.
The easiest way to renew your British passport is to pick up an application form from the Post Office. Once you have completed the form return it to the Post Office - and use the Check & send service.
The Post Office will check the following
- the application form - make sure everything is filled in correctly
- your photos - they make sure the photos conform to standards.
- the Post Office will also send application via special delivery, for added security
Also remember that generally it takes at least 3 weeks to get your passport back - however the time frame around peak times July and August is likely to be longer.
So make sure you factor this in when applying to renew your passport during the busy period. During this peak time the application renewal process can double to about 6 weeks.
Parents with young children remember to submit your passport renewal early
Statistics from the Passport Office show that parents with young children and young people aged between 16 and 20 are most likely to submit last minute passport renewal applications.
Get information on the cost fo renewing your UK passport
7 useful tips and hints when applying for your UK passport renewal;
Step 2: Gather Supporting Documents
For straightforward UK passport renewal applications you normally only need to send two supporting documents;
- Current passport &
- Two photos
Additional supporting documents are required if your passport was lost of stolen or if you are changing the name on your
Steps to Get a UK Passport Renewed
Step 1: Complete Application
Step 2: Gather Supporting Documents
Step 3: Package and Send
Step 1: Complete Application
The first step in the process of renewing your UK passport is to complete the application form. The are two ways that you can do this.
Complete UK Passport Renewal Offline
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You pick up a passport renewal application form from a Post Office near you. Remember to use black ink to fill in the form.
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To avoid delays due to mistakes make sure you write neatly and clearly within the boxes provided.
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Complete UK Passport Renewal Online
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You can now also complete the UK passport renewal application online.
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Before you start the application you need to have debit card or credit card and a printer.
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It takes 3 weeks for your UK passport renewal to be processed. If you are applying for your first passport this may take up to 6 weeks.
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Step 1: Complete Application
Step 2: Gather Supporting Documents
Step 3: Package and Send
If you need an urgent passport renewal you use the Fast Track service - 1 week and costs £103 or the Premium Service - 4 hours and cost £128
Passport forms can obtained using the following 4 methods;
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Pick it up from the Post Office
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Fill in form online and the Passport Office will print and send you completed form; for you to sign.
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You can also request an application form online and the Passport Office will send it to you in the post.
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Finally you can call the Passport Adviceline on 0300 222 0000 and ask the Passport Office to send it to you in the post. More info.
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Not sure about your photo?
We recommend you get a photo from a specialist passport photographer. The image on the right shows the details of photo dimension.
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The photo must not be older that one month.
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Must be in colour, not black and white
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Must be taken against a plain grey or plain cream background More info.
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Passport renewal scam come in two variations, that is,
- Premium rate number
- Passport renewal service providers
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Filled in application form?
Signed the application form?
Sent all supporting documentation?
So what’s next?
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