What if i don't know anyone to countersign my passport
For those applying for a passport, a countersignatory is a mandatory requirement. Unfortunately, some people state they do not know anyone who can countersign their passport application. This can be a source of stress as the application process cannot move forward without a countersignatory. Read more
Can my doctor countersign my UK passport application?
When submitting a British passport application, applicants must provide a signed and dated passport-style photograph along with two counter-signed photographs to prove their identity. Until recently, doctors were accepted as countersignatories for passport applications, but changes to the rules mean that this is no longer the case. Read more
HM Passport Office delays 2022/2023, passport applications would take up to 10 weeks
As of April 2021, the HM Passport Office has seen a dramatic surge in applications for British passports, resulting in a backlog that has caused delays for many people. This backlog has made it impossible for the HM Passport Office to meet its usual turnaround times for new applications and renewals. Read more
Planning your travel to your nearest UK Passport Office by Car or Train
Planning a trip to one of the UK's 7 Passport Offices? Whether you're traveling by car or train, here's a step-by-step guide to help you get there, in time for you appointment or interview (if you have applied for the first time adult passport). Read more
How Will Brexit Affect Travelling In Europe?
One thing that has been on everyone's mind the last couple of years has been Brexit. The UK government set out a 2-year limit in 2017 for us to leave and we were originally expected to officially leave the EU on March 29th this year. The government voted against the withdrawal agreement three times leading to the deadline for leaving the EU to be extended twice sine the 29th of March and the current deadline is the 31st October 2019. If the government fails to agree on a new withdrawal agreement an act of parliament requires the Prime Minister to apply for yet a further extension. Read more
Apply Online, Upload Your Photo
The passport service has changed a lot in recent months with the introduction of more online services as well as the ability to now spread the cost of your passports and pay monthly. The most recent changes to how you send your passport photos is probably the most significant improvement to the online service since it was introduced. You can now save time and money by uploading a digital photo to your passport application, applying online is quick, easy and convenient and thousands of applicants are now choosing the cheaper online application opposed to the more expensive paper applications. Read more
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