Can You Attend Newport Passport Office Without An Appointment?
When applying for or renewing your passport at a local passport office such as Newport, it's important to remember that you cannot simply 'turn up' at the office. You must book an appointment prior to attending in order to be granted access to the building, which is a necessary security measure to protect all of its occupants.
Despite the office's location in Newport, it's actually operated by the Home Office therefore they have very strict security measures for attendees to the office.
If you need your passport renewal to be processed quickly, then you will need to book for an appointment to visit the Newport Passport Office. If you would like to know what services are offered by the Newport office you can see this below:
Can I fast track my passport at Newport?
You can get a fast track 1 week passport, however please note that you must pre-book this service in advance, you must then attend the Newport Passport Office in person, and must also meet the following criteria:
- If you are an adult over the age of 15, you can only use this service for renewals (not first time passports).
- You must be willing to pay the additional fees associated with the expedited service.
- You need to book an appointment at Newport
Please note that children CAN use the fast-track one week service for both first time and renewal applications.
Can you get a passport in 24 hours at Newport?
You can get a passport in 1 day, however please note that you must pre-book this service in advance, you must then attend the Newport Passport Office in person, and must also meet the following criteria:
- You must be an adult over the age of 15 to get a passport the same day.
- You must have a current passport that is not lost, stolen, or damaged.
- You must be willing to pay the additional fees associated with the expedited service.
- You need to book an appointment at Newport
Please note that children (individuals under the age of 16 years) CANNOT use the 1 day passport service. See our details guide if you would like more information on the urgent passport services offered by HM Passport Office.
What could delay my passport application?
Before sending off your passport application to the Newport office it is essential to check for any potential issues that may cause a delay. Some of the most common reasons for delays are below:
Passport office peak times and back-logs
The processing of your application may take longer than expected at certain times of the year passport office peak times are Apr-Aug. In order to avoid this issue, your application should be sent several weeks before the intended travel date, if you need your passport urgently during these peak months or during a backlog it is advisable to use an urgent passport service.
Mistakes with your application or supporting documents
To make sure your application process runs smoothly, double check everything before sending your application. Ensure that the form is filled out correctly and that all of the necessary documents and photographs are included. For help on applications, use our helpful guide on getting your passport application right the first time.
Do Royal Mail strikes effect Newport passport applications?
Potential passport delays due to Royal Mail strikes could affect your application, so we advise checking for any news or online updates regarding current disruptions. You should look into sending your application by Royal Mail Special Delivery which will ensure a 24-48 hour delivery to Newport Passport Office and can be tracked for additional peace of mind.
See more information about howRoyal Mail strikes can effect passport applications. Keep in mind that the processing times listed are only valid after the application reaches Newport, any delays encountered beforehand will increase the amount of time the process takes.
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