Renew or replace your adult passport
Renew
You must renew your passport before you can travel if either:
- your passport has expired
- you do not have enough time left on it
How much time you need on your passport depends on the country you鈥檙e visiting. Check the entry requirements of the country you want to travel to.
There are different rules if your passport is lost, stolen or damaged or you need to change your name or personal details.
If your passport is burgundy or has 鈥楨uropean Union鈥� on the cover, you can still use it as long as it鈥檚 valid for travel.
Supporting documents
To renew your passport you鈥檒l need:
- your old passport
- any valid passports you have from a different country - send either a colour photocopy of every page (including blank ones) or the physical passport
Renew online
Use this service to renew your passport online. It costs 拢88.50.
You鈥檒l need:
- a digital photo
- a credit or debit card
- your passport
This service is also available .
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 拢100. You can pay by either:
- debit or credit card - fill in the form in the application pack
- cheque - made payable to 鈥楬M Passport Office鈥�
You鈥檒l need 2 new and identical printed photos of yourself.
Unexpired visas
Send your previous passport with the visa attached to it with your application. Your previous passport will be returned to you.
You鈥檒l be able to use the visa if you carry both passports.
The rules are different if you鈥檙e travelling to Russia.