Passport Faults & Mistakes On Passports
We always recommend customers routinely check their passports for damage, wear and tear as these issues cost travelers thousands of pounds every year in missed holidays, additional travel plans and the inconvenience of needing to replace your existing passport. However, with this in mind there are some parts of your passport that you can not inspect for damage like the bio-metric chip. Damage to these very sensitive chips can go completely unnoticed, that is until you need them the most. Other issues that can also go unnoticed are mistakes on your passport, simple mistakes like spelling errors, place of birth or even your gender. Find out how to avoid this damage and how to replace or amend your passport once it has been issued. Read more
Passport Fees Increased
Earlier this year The Home Office proposed a significant price increase to almost all passport applications, they usually announce price increases on a yealy or bi-yearly basis to keep in line with inflation, however this proposal went largely unreported and as a result many customers are unaware of the impending price changes. Read more
Will My Passport Number Change?
Most consumers are unaware but when renewing or updating your existing passport the passport number will change, this is due to many reasons however the most important is the prevention of fraudulent activity. This article explains more about the passport number change and how you can be cautious when booking travel arrangements or applying for visas knowing that your passport number will change. Read more
Passport Renewal, Online, Post & In Person
Peak season for passport applications is between the months of January to August. Most people are unaware of the many different services on offer, however each service has certain requirements depending on whether the applicant is an adult or a child, if there is any name changes and if the passport is lost,stolen or damaged. We have prepared this extensive guide to help you choose the best way to apply for or renew your passport depending on your particular circumstances. Read more
Renew Your Passport Before The New Year Rush
Many customers are often unaware that November / December is the best time to apply for or renew your passport due to the peak and off-peak times. On average turnaround times for applications during this time can be 30-40% faster than in January, this is due to the fact that once the holiday season has passed many customers will opt to renew or replace their passports for the coming holiday season of May-August after booking holidays in the January sales. Read more
I Can't Find Anyone To Countersign My Application, What Can I Do?
For passport applicants finding someone who can countersign their passport application can be a daunting task. However, many applicants are unaware of the rules and guidelines around this crucial part of your application, this is leading to many applications being refused and customers spending excessive amounts of money and time on redoing their passport applications. Read more
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