Passport - general
Can I apply for a 48 page (frequent traveller) passport?
48 page biometric passports are now available. Please consult our Passport fees page for further information.
Other Content
- How long will it take to process my passport application?
- If I am resident in Spain or Portugal, can I apply for my passport in the UK when on a visit?
- What kind of photograph do I send?
- Can my spouse obtain a British passport or citizenship through marriage?
- I have been told that I do not qualify for British citizenship. Can I appeal against this?
- Do I need to send my birth certificate and expired passport?
- Do you accept personal cheques or bankers drafts?
- Do I need to have my application countersigned even if it is a straightforward renewal?
- Who should I ask to countersign my application if I have been in Spain or Portugal for less than 2 years?
- How long are passports issued to children under 16 valid for?
- Who do British National (Overseas) - or BNO - application forms apply to and what important documentation and fees should I send?
- Can the Passport Office add pages to my current passport if it is full?
- What happens if I make a mistake with my application, or do not enclose the correct photos, fee or documents required?
- What if I have any further questions or wish to enquire about the status of my passport application?
- What does the new Passport Return Delivery Service involve?
- What is your refunds policy?
- Why can’t I use my Portuguese debit card to pay for my new passport?
