Elections are taking place across England and Wales on 2nd May.

A UK passport can be used as a form of Photo ID for voters, even if it has expired!

See what other forms of ID are accepted at electoralcommission.org.uk/voterID

If you are applying for a British passport from the UK or overseas, visit gov.uk/passport-fees for our full list of fees

Did you know you can apply for a faster service if you’re in the UK and you need to renew or replace a passport, or get a first child passport?

Only apply to get your passport sooner if you need to, as it will cost more to use these faster services.

↪️ gov.uk/get-a-passport…

Our passport offices work on an appointment-only basis. If you need a passport urgently, book an appointment here:

↪️ gov.uk/get-a-passport…

#AppointmentOnly

Happy Easter from HM Passport Office! The long weekend is an egg-cellent opportunity to #GetTravelReady , so check your passport expiry date today! 🌸🐰 #EasterSunday

If you need an appointment for our priority services, all the available timeslots can be found at: gov.uk/get-a-passport….

Our Adviceline agents won’t have access to additional appointments.

#SaveTimeBookOnline

↪️gov.uk/apply-renew-pa…

Apply or renew your passport application online. You can also submit your photo online!

Find our more at: gov.uk/apply-renew-pa…

#GetOnline

Fees for British passport applications are set to change from 11 April 2024.

↪️ Find out more at gov.uk/government/new…

If you find someone else's lost passport, you can return it free of charge to the passport office by placing it in an envelope and sending to: FREEPOST HM PASSPORT OFFICE 📩

If you are planning to travel soon, renew your passport now to avoid any delays.

Renew online today at
gov.uk/renew-adult-pa…

#ReadySteadyRenew

When you apply for a child's passport, you'll need to give both parents’ details.

For guidance on a passport application for a child visit:
gov.uk/get-a-child-pa…

All our priority service appointments are available on GOV.UK. Adviceline agents do not have access to further appointments.

You can book up to 3 weeks in advance at gov.uk/get-a-passport…

Remember, your old passport will be cancelled and returned separately when we issue your new passport.

Need to track the delivery of a new passport? Our delivery partner will contact you directly with tracking details. 🚚

Get updates to follow your application up to delivery 📲

You can track your application immediately if you applied online and your application reference begins with ‘PEX’.

To find out more, visit: gov.uk/track-passport…

#TrackMyPassport #DoItOnline

You must send original birth or marriage certificates. Photocopies are not accepted.

If you can't find them, for births or marriages in England or Wales you can order further certificates here:
↪️ gov.uk/order-copy-bir…

Passport photo for a child under one?

- Babies must be on their own in the picture,
no toys or dummies
- Babies do not need to have their eyes open.
- Babies should lie on a plain light-coloured sheet,
take the photo from above.

See our guidance ↪️gov.uk/photos-for-pas…

Waiting for the return of your supporting documents? ✉️

They will be posted separately, usually within two weeks of you receiving your new passport.

How you get them depends on the delivery option you chose when you filled in your application.

#PassportDocuments #NewPassport

Time to show your passport some love this Valentine's Day 💜

Check the expiry date and renew in plenty of time #LoveYourPassport

Renew online ↪️gov.uk/renew-adult-pa…

Taking a passport photo for a child under 6?

-Children must be on their own in the picture
-Children under 6 do not have to look directly at the
camera or have a plain expression
-Use a plain light, coloured background

See our full guidance ↪️gov.uk/photos-for-pas…