Whether you are a British citizen by descent or otherwise, our expert immigration solicitors are here to offer professional advice and assistance with your passport application.

Cost of Applying for a British Passport

Our fixed fees for processing a British passport application are outlined below. Depending on the complexity and workload of the case, an additional fee ranging from £300 to £600 may apply.

Application Type Our Fixed Fees Passport Application Fee
Adult (16 and over) standard 34-page passport £1,000 £82.50 (online) / £93.00
Adult (16 and over) 50-page frequent traveller passport £1,000 £93.50 (online) / £104.00 (paper)
Child (under 16) standard 34-page passport £1,000 £53.50 (online) / £64.00 (paper))
Child (under 16) 50-page frequent traveller passport £1,000 £64.50 (online) / £75.00 (paper)
Passport for individuals born on or before 2 September 1929 £1,000 Free

Applying for Your First British Passport

You can apply for your first British passport once you have obtained British citizenship through birth, naturalisation, or registration.

  • From Outside the UK: If you are abroad, you can apply for your first British passport using form OS online. Processing times for first passports from outside the UK may take up to 6 months.
  • From Within the UK: If you are in the UK, you can submit your application online or via a paper form. Typically, the decision on a first British passport application made from inside the UK is issued within 3 to 6 weeks.

Applying for a First British Passport for a Child Born Outside the UK
If you are a British citizen by means other than descent and your child is born outside the UK, your child will inherit British citizenship by descent. To apply for your child's first British passport from abroad, you need to demonstrate that you are a British citizen otherwise than by descent, thereby passing on your British citizenship to your child.

Applying for a First British Passport After Naturalisation

Once you have been naturalised as a British citizen, you can apply for your first adult British passport. The application process usually takes up to six weeks for Her Majesty's Passport Office (HMPO) to complete.

Renewing a British Passport

You can renew your British passport either before or after it expires. Whether you are residing abroad or in the UK, you can apply from your respective location. If you apply online, you can track your application immediately; if by post, you can start tracking after three weeks.

How to Apply for a Passport Renewal

To renew, replace, or update your passport, you can apply online. Alternatively, you can pick up passport application forms from your local Post Office and apply by post, or use the Post Office Check and Send service. Applying online is generally more cost-effective than applying by post.

Passport Renewal Processing Time It typically takes up to three weeks to renew or replace a passport online. For first adult passports, the process might take longer. In urgent cases, you might be able to expedite the process for travel, work, or identity verification purposes.

Urgent British Passport Application Service If the standard service takes too long, you can pay for a faster service. This requires booking an appointment at a passport office and paying online, with appointments available up to three weeks in advance. You can use this urgent service if you are in the UK and need to renew, replace, update a passport, or get a first-child passport. It is not available if you are applying for a first adult passport, if you are outside the UK, or if you have already applied and are awaiting your passport.

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Online Premium Service: This service allows you to get your new passport at your appointment, which lasts up to 30 minutes. It can also be used to renew an adult passport.

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1-Week Fast Track: This service delivers your new passport to your home within seven days of your appointment, excluding bank holidays. Someone may need to be present to sign for it.

The 1-Week Fast Track Service can be used to:

  • Renew an adult or child passport
  • Change your name on your passport (e.g., due to marriage or deed poll)
  • Update personal details on your passport (e.g., gender)
  • Replace a lost, stolen, or damaged passport
  • Apply for a first child passport

Assistance with British Passport Applications:

  • Assessing your eligibility for a British passport based on your nationality status
  • Advising on relevant laws, procedures, and requirements
  • Guiding you on necessary supporting documents
  • Completing the application form
  • Preparing a detailed cover letter explaining your eligibility
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Applying for a First British Passport for a Child Born Outside the UK If you are a British citizen by means other than descent and your child is born outside the UK, your child will inherit British citizenship by descent. To apply for your child's first British passport from abroad, you need to demonstrate that you are a British citizen otherwise than by descent, thereby passing on your British citizenship to your child.

Applying for a First British Passport After Naturalisation

Once you have been naturalised as a British citizen, you can apply for your first adult British passport. The application process usually takes up to six weeks for Her Majesty's Passport Office (HMPO) to complete.

Renewing a British Passport You can renew your British passport either before or after it expires. Whether you are residing abroad or in the UK, you can apply from your respective location. If you apply online, you can track your application immediately; if by post, you can start tracking after three weeks.

How to Apply for a Passport Renewal

To renew, replace, or update your passport, you can apply online. Alternatively, you can pick up passport application forms from your local Post Office and apply by post, or use the Post Office Check and Send service. Applying online is generally more cost-effective than applying by post.

Passport Renewal Processing Time

It typically takes up to three weeks to renew or replace a passport online. For first adult passports, the process might take longer. In urgent cases, you might be able to expedite the process for travel, work, or identity verification purposes.

Urgent British Passport Application Service

If the standard service takes too long, you can pay for a faster service. This requires booking an appointment at a passport office and paying online, with appointments available up to three weeks in advance. You can use this urgent service if you are in the UK and need to renew, replace, update a passport, or get a first-child passport. It is not available if you are applying for a first adult passport, if you are outside the UK, or if you have already applied and are awaiting your passport.



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