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UK Passport FAQs
UK PASSPORT
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A passport is a travel document that serves as the ultimate form of proof for your citizenship. Every country issue passport to citizens of that country. British Citizen passports are issued by the United Kingdom Identity & Passport Service (IPS). UK passports come in two sizes to accommodate frequent travellers, jumbo and regular. Jumbo passports contain forty-eight pages while regular passports contain thirty-two pages.
British citizens require passports to exit and enter the UK and all other countries in the world. It is your responsibility to carry the correct identification while travelling abroad.
No. British Subject passport holders have different entry requirements than British Citizen passport holders. If you hold one of these passports and require information on passports and visas. For more information, please contact our dedicated GPS team at +44 7926 531995, passport@globalplugservices.co.uk. or visit our website or social media platforms.
GPS provides passport services for UK citizens by submitting proper documentation on your behalf to the UK Identity & Passport Service (IPS). This eliminates the need for you to visit, communicate, and correspond directly with IPS. Please go to Passports to see the full range of passport services GPS provides. For citizens of any other country residing in the UK, please consult your home country’s local consular office for passport details.
If your passport was issued when you were 16 years of age or older, your passport is valid for 10 years. If your passport was issued when you were 15 years of age or younger, your passport is valid for 5 years.
Yes, your old passport will be returned unless it is deemed to be damaged by the UK Identity & Passport Service (IPS). The passport will clearly indicate that it is invalid, and it is important that you advise whether any valid visas remain in the passport before applying for it to be renewed.
Most countries require that a passport be valid for at least six months beyond the completion of a trip. If your passport expires sooner than that, you must apply to renew your passport. Go to Visas to determine how long a passport must be valid for each specific country of travel. If your passport is set to expire, go to Renew Passport and get started.
No. You must apply for another passport. Go to Renew Passport for details.
Passports must have enough blank pages to accommodate entry and exit immigration stamps for each country of travel. At least one visa page in your passport is required for each visa. Most travel visas that are stamped into your passport require an entire blank visa page. A ‘blank’ visa page must be clean, clear, and not show ink or stains from any other pages in the passport.
For submitting completed GPS Passport Application Packs, GPS recommends using reliable and traceable mail methods such as courier services (FedEx, DHL, UPS) or registered mail when submitting your application pack. You can also email PDF copies to passport@globalplugservices.co.uk.
With proper documentation, you can change the name listed on your passport. GPS can assist you in this process by submitting the necessary documents on your behalf. Visit Passport Name Change for details.
With correct documentation, GPS can replace your lost or stolen passport in as little as a day. Visit Lost or Stolen Passports for details.
Yes. Each individual citizen, including infants, must possess his or her own passport. You are not allowed to represent other members of the family inside your passport. GPS can assist you if you need to get a new child’s passport or if you need to renew a child’s passport. Visit Child Passport to learn about passport requirements for children.
Your children must be 15 years old or younger to apply for a Child Passport. Visit Child Passport to learn about passport requirements for children under the age of fifteen.
Your children must be 15 years old or younger to apply for a Child Passport. Visit Child Passport to learn about passportFor most passport services, GPS has one processing time: Fast Track – 6 working days. Visit Passports to determine the passport processing time for the type of passport you are looking for. requirements for children under the age of fifteen.
Your UK passport needs to be valid for at least 6 months beyond your return date from an overseas trip. It should also have at least three blank pages available. If the expiration date is close to your travel date, renew it well in advance to avoid complications.
You can renew your UK passport at any time by visiting GPS and following the application process. Do note that any remaining validity on your current passport will not be transferred over to your new one.
The specific documents needed vary based on individual circumstances. For tailored more information, please contact our dedicated GPS team at +44 7926 531995, passport@globalplugservices.co.uk. or visit our website or social media platforms.
Typically, a UK passport renewal takes about 3 – 4 weeks, while first-time British passports take around four -6 weeks. However, it is better not to book travel until you have received your valid UK passport.
Yes, you can complete the online application form here. GPS will assist you with digital photo requirements and supporting documents through email.
A counter signatory verifies the identity of the applicant. They must hold either a current British, Irish, other EU, US, or Commonwealth passport. GPS can provide more detailed advice based on each individual application case.
Yes, it is safe as all original documents are sent directly back from Her Majesty’s Passport Office via secure courier delivery.
Yes, you need to send in your old passport when applying for renewal.
Processing time of a first-time British Passport is approximately 6-8 weeks or sooner depending upon individual circumstances.
Eligibility depends on certain conditions such as places of birth of parents and applicant. For tailored more information, please contact our dedicated GPS team at +44 7926 531995, passport@globalplugservices.co.uk. or visit our website or social media platforms
Proofs would vary according to country of residence. For more information, please contact GPS.
Once dispatched from Her Majesty’s office you will receive notifications via Email or Text Message regarding delivery status.
Yes, you can visit our office at Highlands House, 165 The Broadway, Wimbledon, SW19 1NE; Telephone 0792 6531 995.
GPS recommends using Royal Mail Special Delivery or other traceable methods of delivery when submitting your completed GPS Application Pack.
You can visit our conveniently located office in London at Highlands House or contact us via phone or email. Our contact details are 020 8090 8685 / 0792 6531 995 and passport@globalplugservices.co.uk. You can also connect with us on various social media platforms listed on our website.
