Passports |
Where do you get a passport? | From one of six regional Passport Offices: Liverpool, London, Newport, Peterborough, Glasgow or Belfast. You apply to the office nearest you.
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How do you apply for a passport? | Fill in an application form. You can get one from main post offices, some travel agents or Lloyds Bank
You will need to complete application form A if you are 16 or over. (Application form B is for those under 16).
Send your completed application form to the Passport Agency for your area. Alternatively, you can hand it in at a main post office or a branch of Lloyds Bank but they will charge you extra for this service. |
How much does a passport cost? | The cost of a standard passport (32 pages) is £21
The cost of a large size passport (48 pages) is £31
If you are under 16 and you want your own passport, it costs £11 . |
How long does it take to get one? | Usually it takes about a month, but it can take longer between February and June because there are more applications at this time of year. If you need a passport quickly ask at the post office or Lloyds Bank for advice. |
How long does a passport last? | A standard passport lasts for10 years.
Passports for under 16s last for 5 years |