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Renew a passport without last-minute stress

Check expiry and entry rules early, gather a compliant photo and documents, and apply online in good time so your passport arrives before you travel.

Estimated time: 30–60 minutes to applyUpdated: 28 September 2026

Use this guide if you have a UK passport that is running out or will not meet the rules of a country you plan to visit. Have your current passport, a debit or credit card and a device with a camera or a digital photo code.

Step by step

  1. Check every passport in the household

    Look at the expiry date and issue date on each family member's passport, including children's. Some countries require your passport to have been issued within a certain period and to be valid for a set time after you leave. Check the entry requirements for your destination on GOV.UK foreign travel advice.

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