Overview

• The HM Passport Office deems passports damaged if details are unreadable, pages are ripped or missing, the cover is detached or stained.
• Routine renewals should be submitted at least three weeks before travel to allow for standard processing and dispatch.
• Applicants can renew online via gov.uk/apply-renew-passport or get in-person assistance at Post Office branches for an additional fee.
• Standard renewal fees are set at £94.50 for adult passports and £61.50 for children’s passports.
• One-day premium service costs £222 (£235 for a 54-page passport) and one-week fast-track fees start at £178 (£191 for 54-page) for adults and £145 (£158 for children).