Renew or replace your adult passport
Renew
You must renew your passport before you can travel if either:
- your passport has expired
- you do not have enough time left on it
How much time you need on your passport depends on the country you’re visiting. Check the entry requirements of the country you want to travel to.
There are different rules if your passport is lost, stolen or damaged or you need to change your name or personal details.
If your passport is burgundy or has ‘European Union’ on the cover, you can still use it as long as it’s valid for travel.
Supporting documents
To renew your passport you’ll need:
- your old passport
- any valid passports you have from a different country - send either a colour photocopy of every page (including blank ones) or the physical passport
Renew online
Use this service to renew your passport online. It costs £88.50.
You’ll need:
- a digital photo
- a credit or debit card
- your passport
This service is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg).
Renew using a paper application form
You can get a paper application form by either:
- going to a Post Office that has a Check and Send service
- calling the Passport Adviceline
It costs £100. You can pay by either:
- debit or credit card - fill in the form in the application pack
- cheque - made payable to ‘HM Passport Office’
You’ll need 2 new and identical printed photos of yourself.
Unexpired visas
Send your previous passport with the visa attached to it with your application. Your previous passport will be returned to you.
You’ll be able to use the visa if you carry both passports.
The rules are different if you’re travelling to Russia.