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You must renew your passport before you can travel if either:
your passport has expired
you do not have enough time left on it
How much time you need on your passport depends on the country youâre visiting.
Check the entry requirements of the country you want to travel to
.
If your passport is burgundy or has âEuropean Unionâ on the cover, you can still use it as long as itâs valid for travel.
Supporting documents
To renew your passport youâll need:
your old passport
any valid passports you have from a different country - send either a colour photocopy of every page (including blank ones) or the physical passport
Renew online
Use this service to renew your passport online. It costs ÂŁ94.50.
Youâll need:
a
digital photo
a credit or debit card
your passport
Renew online
Renew using a paper application form
You can get a paper application form by either:
going to a Post Office that has a
Check and Send service
calling the
Passport Adviceline
It costs ÂŁ107. You can pay by either:
debit or credit card - fill in the form in the application pack
cheque - made payable to âHM Passport Officeâ
Youâll need 2 new and identical
printed photos
of yourself.
Unexpired visas
Send your previous passport with the visa attached to it with your application. Your previous passport will be returned to you.
Youâll be able to use the visa if you carry both passports. |
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# Renew or replace your adult passport
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## Contents
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# Renew
You must renew your passport before you can travel if either:
- your passport has expired
- you do not have enough time left on it
How much time you need on your passport depends on the country youâre visiting. [Check the entry requirements of the country you want to travel to](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice).
There are different rules if your [passport is lost, stolen or damaged](https://www.gov.uk/renew-adult-passport/replace) or you need to [change your name or personal details](https://www.gov.uk/changing-passport-information).
If your passport is burgundy or has âEuropean Unionâ on the cover, you can still use it as long as itâs valid for travel.
## Supporting documents
To renew your passport youâll need:
- your old passport
- any valid passports you have from a different country - send either a colour photocopy of every page (including blank ones) or the physical passport
## Renew online
Use this service to renew your passport online. It costs ÂŁ94.50.
Youâll need:
- a [digital photo](https://www.gov.uk/photos-for-passports)
- a credit or debit card
- your passport
[Renew online](https://www.passport.service.gov.uk/filter?_ga=2.80103903.932495294.1537777477-946183992.1475581620)
This service is also available [in Welsh (Cymraeg)](https://www.passport.service.gov.uk/filter?lang=cy&_ga=2.80103903.932495294.1537777477-946183992.1475581620).
## Renew using a paper application form
You can get a paper application form by either:
- going to a Post Office that has a [Check and Send service](https://www.gov.uk/how-the-post-office-check-and-send-service-works)
- calling the [Passport Adviceline](https://www.gov.uk/passport-advice-line)
It costs ÂŁ107. You can pay by either:
- debit or credit card - fill in the form in the application pack
- cheque - made payable to âHM Passport Officeâ
Youâll need 2 new and identical [printed photos](https://www.gov.uk/photos-for-passports/photo-requirements) of yourself.
## Unexpired visas
Send your previous passport with the visa attached to it with your application. Your previous passport will be returned to you.
Youâll be able to use the visa if you carry both passports.
The rules are different if youâre [travelling to Russia](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/russia).
[Previous:Overview](https://www.gov.uk/renew-adult-passport)
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| Readable Markdown | Renew
You must renew your passport before you can travel if either:
- your passport has expired
- you do not have enough time left on it
How much time you need on your passport depends on the country youâre visiting. [Check the entry requirements of the country you want to travel to](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice).
If your passport is burgundy or has âEuropean Unionâ on the cover, you can still use it as long as itâs valid for travel.
## Supporting documents
To renew your passport youâll need:
- your old passport
- any valid passports you have from a different country - send either a colour photocopy of every page (including blank ones) or the physical passport
## Renew online
Use this service to renew your passport online. It costs ÂŁ94.50.
Youâll need:
- a [digital photo](https://www.gov.uk/photos-for-passports)
- a credit or debit card
- your passport
[Renew online](https://www.passport.service.gov.uk/filter?_ga=2.80103903.932495294.1537777477-946183992.1475581620)
## Renew using a paper application form
You can get a paper application form by either:
- going to a Post Office that has a [Check and Send service](https://www.gov.uk/how-the-post-office-check-and-send-service-works)
- calling the [Passport Adviceline](https://www.gov.uk/passport-advice-line)
It costs ÂŁ107. You can pay by either:
- debit or credit card - fill in the form in the application pack
- cheque - made payable to âHM Passport Officeâ
Youâll need 2 new and identical [printed photos](https://www.gov.uk/photos-for-passports/photo-requirements) of yourself.
## Unexpired visas
Send your previous passport with the visa attached to it with your application. Your previous passport will be returned to you.
Youâll be able to use the visa if you carry both passports. |
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