Everything You Need to Know About the UK Passport Application Form

What is the UK Passport Application Form?
The form is an official document required to apply for, renew, or replace a UK passport. It collects your personal details, citizenship information, and supporting evidence to verify your eligibility.

Why do I need a UK Passport Form?

• To apply for your first UK adult or child passport.
• To renew an expired or soon-to-expire passport.
• To replace a lost, stolen, or damaged passport.
• To update your details (e.g., name change after marriage).

Who can apply?

• British citizens.
• British Overseas Territories citizens (under certain conditions).
• Eligible children born to UK nationals.

Where to submit it?

• Online via GOV.UK.
• By post through the HM Passport Office.
• Through the Post Office’s “Check & Send” service.

When will I get my passport?
Processing usually takes up to 10 weeks, but you can pay extra for fast-track services.