The passport office will be closed from Friday 22 December 2023 until Monday 8 January 2024. Passport applications received now may not be processed before the holidays. If you need your passport before then, apply online for an urgent passport.
Start your passport application here.
You need a photo, identity referee, payment method, and consent for children.
You can have your passport issued in your preferred name and gender.
Log in to return to your saved passport application.
Find out how much it costs and how long it takes to get your passport.
Learn how to take a passport photo and check it meets the technical requirements.
Learn what to do if you need a passport within 3 working days, or sooner.
Report and replace a lost, stolen or damaged passport.
Learn about passport care and validity, and where to find safe travel information.