Changes to Names on Passports
Have you recently got married, civil partnership, divorced, returned to your maiden name or changed gender? If you have then it's important to know how and when to change these details on your UK passport. To travel overseas you must renew your passport, to keep all you information up to date. Read more
Peak times for Passport Applications
With the summer holidays fast approaching, many people and families have booked or are looking to book a holiday abroad. What you might not realise is that with so many people trying to get new passports or renew old ones the waiting times for receiving your passport goes up dramatically, as the passport office deal with the backlog of waiting passport applications. Read more
Who can Countersign a Passport Application?
Many applicants are aware that they need someone to countersign their Passport application, but a large percentage of people are not aware that the requirements for choosing the right individual to perform the countersign are very specific. We have prepared this guidance in order to make it clear for all applicants what is required of the person countersigning a British Passport application. Read more
Do I really need 6 months validity on my Passport?
When travelling abroad many people often neglect to check whether their passport have enough expiry time on them for travelling, but there are some myths that surround the travel industry in respect of expiry times, this article aims to help you identify them prior to planning your next trip or holiday. Read more
Second Passports for business purposes
Many people are not aware but there is a solution for adults travelling to restricted countries or those who have to apply for multiple Visa's for certain travel destinations. The HM Passport Office does offer a service whereby individuals over the age of 16 can obtain a Second Passport (for business travel purposes). Read more
The implications of Gender X passports
Gender X as a third gender option on passports, Gender X is the alternative, third option for gender in official documentation. Though it exists in various forms of personal documentation around the world, including the UK, this is the first time it will debated as an option for UK passports. Read more
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