Urgent services

How to apply

There are 2 ways to get a passport urgently. For both services you’ll need to book an appointment at a passport office.

We’ll ask you some questions and tell you which services you’re eligible for. You’ll then be able to view and book an appointment.

You can’t use these services if you’re applying for your first adult passport.

You can only use this service if you’re renewing an adult passport issued after 31 December 2001.

Documents:

You’ll need to take your old passport with you to be checked. We will return it to you at the appointment.

New passport:

Your new passport will be ready to collect 4 hours after your appointment.

Cost:

£207.50 (or £219.50 for a 54-page frequent traveller passport)

You can use this service to renew, replace or change an adult or child passport. You can also apply for a first child passport.

Documents:

You’ll need to bring your documents to your appointment to be checked. We will return them to you at the appointment.

New passport:

Your new passport will be delivered by courier to your home 1 week later.

Cost:

£166.50 for a standard passport (or £178.50 for a 54-page frequent traveller passport)

Documents:

You’ll need to leave your documents with us. We’ll send them back to you by post, or you can pay extra to have them returned by secure delivery.

New passport:

Your new passport will be delivered by courier to your home 1 week later.

Cost:

£135.50 for a standard passport (or £147.50 for a 54-page frequent traveller passport)

Find a passport office (opens in new tab) for your 1 day Premium or 1 week Fast Track appointment.

Someone else can go to your appointment for you.

If they are collecting your new passport, they’ll need to bring:

your old passport
a signed and dated letter from you, confirming their full name and giving them permission to collect your new passport
proof of their identity, for example a driving licence or passport

Contact us if you want to apply for the 1 week Fast Track service in Welsh. You’ll need to get a Welsh application form from a Post Office.