Application

Apply for your UK passport

Complete the five sections below. Your answers are saved in this browser session; do not close the tab before submission.

Duration~ 5 minutes

RequiredCurrent passport (if renewing), digital photograph

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Section 1 of 5

Applicant details

Enter your personal details exactly as they appear on your current passport. Discrepancies will delay the application at HMPO.

Full name

As shown on the identity page of your current passport.

First name

Middle names (if any)

Last name

Have you used another name?

HMPO needs every name you’ve used — for example a maiden name, a previous married name, or a name given at birth that was later changed.

Have you ever used another name?

NoYes — I’ve used another name

Personal details

Date of birth

Title to show on the passport

Gender

Were you born in the UK?

Town of birth

As written on your birth certificate.

Braille sticker

HMPO can add a braille sticker to the passport that reads ‘passport’, the holder’s name and the passport expiry date.

Do you need a braille sticker?

NoYes, I am blind or visually impaired

Contact details

We use the email address for application updates. HMPO may also contact you by phone if there is a problem.

Email address

Confirm email address

Telephone number

Mobile or home phone.

UK residential address

Your new passport will be sent to this address by Royal Mail tracked delivery.

Address line 1

Address line 2 (optional)

Town or city

Postcode

Assistance

Photo guidance

HM Passport Office requires a plain background, neutral expression, both eyes open and no glasses. See gov.uk/photos-for-passports for the full specification.

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DisclosureBritish Passport is a private service. It is not affiliated with HM Passport Office or the UK Government. You may apply directly, free of service charges, at gov.uk/renew-adult-passport.