How to obtain a passport -

First passports:Please note that as from 1st of June 2007 all applicants over the age of 16 will have to apply in person for first passports only. An appointment will need to be made with the UK passport agency for an interview. It is with their recommendation that you should allow 6 working weeks for the process to be completed.

For all other customers under 16 years of age, we can apply.Please send us the following completed documentation.

1 application form completed in black ink only which must be countersigned by a British Proffessional. eg: Doctor, Dentist, Solicitor, Barrister, Director of ltd company, Pharmacist with degree, MP, Judge, Police officer, Nurse or Civil Servant.

2 recent passport photos with white background, 1 of which to be signed by countersignature

Birth certificate

Please note that passports issued in this category can only be issued with the fasttrack service (1 week)

Lost or Stolen Passports: As above plus lost/stolen form from post office. If stolen a crime report number will be needed by local police.

Please note that passports issued in this category can only be issued with the fasttrack service (1 week)

Passport renewals: Application form completed in black ink.

2 recent passport photos with white background.

Passport which is due to expire.

Second passport: Application form completed in black ink, countersigned by proffessional.

2 recent passport photos on white background, 1 of which to be countersigned.

Photocopy of passport

Detailed company letter stating reason for requiring second passport which must state which countries and dates applicant will be visiting .

Please note that passports issued in this category can only be issued with the fasttrack service (1 week)

Premium service fees (two days to issue)
Adult renewal 32 page £114.00
Child renewal £94.00

Fast Track service fees (One week to issue)
Adult renewal 32 page £109.00
Child renewal £91.00
Child 1st passport £91.00

our service charge is £25.00 inc. VAT plus £7.00 p&p

for further passport information visit www.passport.gov.uk

There is a service at the post office where you can obtain an application form, complete it and return to the Post Office to process. The passport fee is adults £42.00, child £25.00, and takes two to Three weeks before you receive your passport, however, the time to process can vary depending on seasons and volume.

If you apply this way, we recommend you have all the correct documentation required. You may still collect the form from most Post Offices. There should be a set of instructions enclosed in the application. The process time can vary.