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Passports and Visas
The UK Passport Service deals with:
- applications for new passports
- passport renewals
- lost or stolen passports
- name changes
You can apply for a passport by requesting an application pack and sending it by post or by applying online.
Application turnaround times and fees
Application turnaround times vary according to the service you are requesting, but most postal applications are returned within three weeks of receipt. The UKPS can also provide a fast-track processing service, for a higher fee, to have applications processed in as little as 48 hours.
Fees range from £42 for an adult first-time application, to £89 for a fast-tracked renewal or amendment (fees subject to change).
The future of passports
Border security is a major
international issue and we are committed to tackling
identity fraud by strengthening the integrity of the
UK passport.
One of our major priorities is the launch of the national
identity cards scheme scheduled for 2008.
Central to this will be the introduction of biometric passports featuring a chip containing a scanned image of passport holders unique facial features, like iris patterns.
We'll also be bringing in face to face interviews for all first-time adult passport applicants from late 2006.
More about passports
Find out everything you need to know about passports on the United Kingdom Passport Service (UKPS) website.