What passport do I need?

Please read carefully the section/s below which apply to you before submitting your application. Failure to provide a correctly completed application form, together with correct supporting documentation, photographs and passport fee may result in your passport application being delayed.

Renewing my adult passport

For applicants over the age of 16

First time applications for passports

For applicants over the age of 16

Passports for children under 16

This category includes babies

British National Overseas (BN (0)) passports

This category applies to people either born in, or have a close connection with Hong Kong

Renewing an old style blue passport

If you are replacing an old style blue passport your application will be treated as a first time application rather than a renewal.

Free passports for those born on or before 2 Sept 1929

All free passports are issued in the United Kingdom and take a minimum of 10 weeks to be processed.

Name changes in a passport

The name on your passport should always match your legal name

Your application

Please ensure that your application is correctly completed. Incorrect applications will cause long delays and may incur additional expense. Getting it right the first time will save you time and money.

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