Nearest Passport Offices & Urgent Appointments
If you have booked or are looking to book an appointment at your local passport office to use either the urgent services, which includes the 1 Day Premium service or the 1 Week Fast-Track Service or you need an appointment for a first-time adult passport. This article is to help you plan your appointment from locating your local office to directions parking information and the facilities on offer at the offices.
Many people are unaware of their nearest passport office, or how to get there or even to where park once you have arrived. All of this information and more can be found in our complete guide to passport offices to help you make the right appointment at the right place for you and your requirements.
Local Passport Offices
HM Passport Offices are located all across the country, normally located in major cities to make the accessible to majority of people. However, you may still need to travel for several hours before arriving at your chosen passport office, please bear this in mind when making any passport appointments as you will only have a 15-minute appointment slot.
If you miss your appointment slot for any reason, this includes traffic, delays in public transport, getting lost or being unable to find parking you might not be seen and may incur further charges.
London office
Address:
Globe House
89 Eccleston Square
London
SW1V 1PN
When is it open?
Monday to Friday 7.45am-5.15pm
Saturday 8.15am-4.00pm
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Yes.
If you require any assistance at the London Passport Office please make the office aware when making your appointment alternatively please speak to a member of staff upon arrival.
Other facilities include disabled toilets, baby changing facilities and braille signs.
How do I get to HM Passport Office London?
By train or tube
The nearest railway station to the London office is London Victoria Station, this is about a 5 min walk from the passport office, 0.3 miles. If you require a taxi to the passport office these can be located at the front of Victoria station at Terminus Place and from the upper level at Victoria Place. All London black cabs are wheelchair accessible and pushchair friendly.
By car
If traveling by car you will need to find somewhere to park nearby as there is not a dedicated carpark at the passport office. There are several carparks and other parking nearby including the following:
• There is a Q-Park Pimlico Multi storey car park located a short walk from Victoria Coach and Train Station also close to St Georges Drive. (Postcode: SW1V 4JQ)
• T4 Media car park located on 124 Victoria Street (Postcode: SW1E 5LA)
• Nearby side streets also have parking available
Please note:
No parking is guaranteed and charges may apply so please check upon arrival. Many parking spaces now require payment via telephone please ensure that you check payment methods of any parking before leaving your car.
On foot from Victoria Station
5-minute walk, 0.2 miles
• Head northeast
• Turn left toward Eccleston Bridge/A3213
• Turn left toward Eccleston Bridge/A3213 go up to the 1st floor 331 ft,
• Head southwest toward Eccleston Bridge/A3213 46 ft
• Turn left onto Eccleston Bridge/A3213
• Continue to follow A3213 and HM Passport Office will be on your left
Where is the nearest ATM?
Victoria Railway Station,
115 Buckingham Palace Road,
Victoria,
London
SW1W 9SJ
Nearest Towns/Cities to London Passport Office
If you live in any of the following towns, cities or counties you will need to travel to HM Passport Office London:
Brighton, Southampton, Oxford, Reading, Maidstone, Canterbury, Dover, Kent, Cambridge, Milton Keynes, Ipswich, Southend-on-Sea, Ashford, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, Rochester, Isle of Sheppey, Margate, Hastings, Eastbourne, Portsmouth, Isle of Wight, Basingstoke, Luton, Aylesbury, Harlow, Chelmsford, North Wessex, East Sussex, Hove
Newport Office
Address
Nexus House
Mission Court
Newport, NP20 2DW
Monday to Friday 8.00am-5.30pm
Saturday 8.00am-3.30pm
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Yes.
If you require any assistance at the Newport Passport Office please make the office aware when making your appointment alternatively please speak to a member of staff upon arrival.
Other facilities include disabled toilets.
How do I get to HM Passport Office Newport?
By train
The nearest railway station to the Newport office is Newport train station, connecting trains can be found from most major stations. If you require a taxi to The Passport Office you can find local cabs and taxis at the main entrance of the station on Queensway.
By car
If you are travelling by car please check your parking options in advance. Being on time for your appointment is vital. There are several options for parking near to The Passport Office, there is some limited street parking, but these spaces are taken very quickly. The following car parks can be found within walking distance from the Newport office.
• Usk Way carpark located on Usk Way (Postcode NP20 2DZ)
• Emlyn Street Pay & Display Car Park located on 3 Cross Lane (Postcode NP20 1ES)
• Asda Carpark located on Lower Dock Street (Postcode NP20 2BH)
Please note:
It is important to check all parking restrictions before you leave your vehicle and allow plenty of time for your appointment.
On foot from Newport station
20-minute walk, 1.0 mile
• Walk south towards Queensway/B4591
• Turn right onto Queensway/B4591
• Take the zebra crossing
• Turn left onto Bridge Street
• Turn left to stay on Bridge Street
• Turn right onto Stow Hill
• Turn left onto Commercial Street
• Turn left onto George St/B4237
• Turn right onto Lower Dock Street HM Passport Office will be on your left
Where is the nearest ATM?
Lower Dock Street,
Newport
NP20 2BH
Where is my local passport office?
If you live in any of the following towns, cities or counties you will need to travel to HM Passport Office Newport:
Plymouth, Torquey, Southampton, Yeovil, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset, Bournemouth, Poole, Swansea, Gloucester, Bath, Coventry, Swindon, Merthyr Tydfil, Aberystwyth, Hereford, Abergavenny, St David's, Tenby, Port Talbot, Minehead, Penzance, Devon, Salisbury, Cirencester, Ross-on-Wye, Brecon, Pembroke, Leominster
Peterborough Office
Address
Aragon Court
Northminster Road
Peterborough, PE1 1QG
Monday to Friday 8.00am-5.30pm
Saturday 8.00am-3.00pm
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Yes.
If you require any assistance at the Peterborough Passport Office please make the office aware when making your appointment alternatively please speak to a member of staff upon arrival.
Other facilities include wheelchair access, disabled toilets, baby changing facilities, British sign language interpreters.
How do I get to HM Passport Office Newport?
By train or tube
The nearest railway station is Peterborough railway station located on Station Road, PE1 1QL. Taxis can be found outside the main entrance on Station Road, the station is fully wheelchair accessible.
By car
If you are travelling by car please check your parking options in advance. Being on time for your appointment is vital. There are several options for parking nearby, the following car parks can be found within walking distance from the Peterborough office. Limited street parking can be found but varying restrictions apply.
• Market Multi-Story Car Park located on Northminster (Postcode PE1 1AY)
• Brook Street Car Park located on 23 Brook Street (Postcode PE1 1TU)
• Wellington Street Car Park (Postcode PE1 5BU)
On foot from Peterborough Station
13-minute walk, 0.6 miles
• Walk east towards Station Road
• Turn right onto Station Road
• At the roundabout, take the 1st exit and stay on Station Road
• Turn left onto A15
• Turn right onto Westgate
• Continue onto Midgate
• Continue onto City Road
• Turn left onto Northminster
Where is the nearest ATM?
27-31 Westgate,
Peterborough
PE1 1YH
Where is my local passport office?
If you live in any of the following towns, cities or counties you will need to travel to HM Passport Office Peterborough:
Bury St Edmunds, Great Yarmouth, Norwich, Ipswich, Birmingham, Leicester, Loughborough, Skegness, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, Derby, Nottingham, Boston, Royal Leamington Spa, Coventry, Burton upon Trent, Kettering, Norfolk, Kings Lynn, Grantham, Stratford upon Avon, Peak District, Sheffield, Scunthorpe, Hull, Cambridge, St Neots, Maidenhead, Wellingborough, Suffolk
Belfast Office
Address
Law Society House
90-106 Victoria Street
Belfast, BT1 3GN
Monday to Friday 8.30am-5.00pm
Saturday 8.30am-3.00pm
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Yes.
If you require any assistance at the Belfast Passport Office please make the office aware when making your appointment alternatively please speak to a member of staff upon arrival.
Other facilities include an induction loop, private interview room, disabled toilets, baby changing facilities, British sign language interpreters.
How do I get to HM Passport Office Belfast?
By train
The nearest railway station to the Belfast office is Central station, connecting trains can be found from most major stations. If you require a taxi to The Passport Office you can find local cabs and taxis at the main entrance of the station If you cannot find a taxi at the rank a member of staff inside the station can arrange one for you.
By car
If you are travelling by car please check your parking options in advance. Being on time for your appointment is vital. There are several options for parking near to The Passport Office. The following car parks can be found within walking distance from the Belfast office.
• Q-Park Victoria Square located at 1 Victoria Street (Postcode BT1 4QG)
• NCP Car Park located on Montgomery Street (Postcode BT1 4NX)
• Asda Carpark located on Lower Dock Street (Postcode NP20 2BH)
Please note:
It is important to check all parking restrictions before you leave your vehicle and allow plenty of time for your appointment.
On foot from Central station
7-minute walk, 0.4 miles
• Walk west on East Bridge St/A20
• Slight right onto Oxford Street
• Turn left onto May Street
• Turn right onto Victoria Street
• Your destination will be on your right
Where is the nearest ATM?
6 Donegall Square E,
Belfast
BT1 5UB
Where is my local passport office?
If you live in any of the following towns, cities or counties you will need to travel to HM Passport Office Belfast.
Bangor, Banbridge, Holywood, Portadown, Amoy, Torr, Londonderry, Creggan, Omagh, Lisnarick, Leggs, Fivemiletown, Kesh, Fintona, Feeny, Castlerock, Ballymena, Maghera, Portrush, Ballycastle, Newcastle, Colerain, Belcoo, Letterbreen, Knocks, Brookeborough, Tempo, Lisburn, Garvary, Dooish
Durham Office
Where is it?
Freeman's Reach,
Durham,
DH1 1SL
When is it open?
Monday to Friday 8.30am-5.00pm
Saturday 9.00am-3.00pm
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Yes.
If you require any assistance at the Belfast Passport Office please make the office aware when making your appointment alternatively please speak to a member of staff upon arrival.
Other facilities include an induction loop, private interview room, disabled toilets, baby changing facilities, braille signs, and British sign language interpreters.
How do I get to HM Passport Office Durham?
By train
The nearest railway station to the Durham office is Durham station, connecting trains can be found from most major stations. If you require a taxi to The Passport Office you can find local cabs and taxis at the main entrance of the station If you cannot find a taxi at the rank a member of staff inside the station can arrange one for you.
By car
If you are travelling by car please check your parking options in advance. Being on time for your appointment is vital. There are several options for parking near to The Passport Office. The following car parks can be found within walking distance from the Durham office.
• Walkergate Car Park located on 23 Walkergate (Postcode DH1 1SW)
• The Sands Car Park located at The Sands (Postcode DH1 1SF)
• Prince Bishops Shopping Centre located in Durham City (Postcode DH1 3UL)
Please note:
It is important to check all parking restrictions before you leave your vehicle and allow plenty of time for your appointment. Please ensure you have the correct method of payment.
On foot from Durham station
9-minute walk, 0.4 miles
• Walk east on Station Approach
• Turn left onto Framwellgate/A691 - take the stairs
• Make a U-turn
• Turn left onto A690
• Take the pedestrian overpass - take the stairs
• Take the pedestrian overpass stairs - take the stairs
• Your destination will be on your right
Where is the nearest ATM?
3 Millennium Place,
Durham
DH1 5ES
Where is my local passport office?
If you live in any of the following towns, cities or counties you will need to travel to HM Passport Office Durham:
Yorkshire, North Pennines, Lake District, Scarborough, York, Newcastle upon Tyne, Whitby, Darlington, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, Reeth, Richmond, Brampton, Carlisle, Wigton, Solway Coast, Berwick upon Tweed, Lockerbie, Hawick, Mordon, Stillington, Whaw, Bamburgh, Penrith, Whitehaven, Isle of Man, Alston, Stanhope, Sunderland, South Shields
Liverpool office
Where is it?
101 Old Hall Street
Liverpool
L3 9BD
Monday to Friday 8.00am-5.30pm
Saturday 9.00am-3.00pm
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Yes.
If you require any assistance at the Liverpool Passport Office please make the office aware when making your appointment alternatively please speak to a member of staff upon arrival.
Other facilities include an induction loop, private interview room, disabled toilets, baby changing facilities, braille signs, British sign language interpreters.
How do I get to HM Passport Office Liverpool?
By train
The nearest railway station to the Liverpool office is Moorfields station, connecting trains can be found from most major stations. If you require a taxi to The Passport Office you can find local cabs and taxis at the main entrance of the station If you cannot find a taxi at the rank a member of staff inside the station can arrange one for you. Several bus stop can also be found at the main entrance.
By car
If you are travelling by car please check your parking options in advance. Being on time for your appointment is vital. There are several options for parking near to The Passport Office. The following car parks can be found within walking distance from the Liverpool office.
• NCP Car Park Liverpool Pall Mall located on Exchange Station (Postcode L3 6AL)
• Secure Parking The Capital Building Car Park located on Fazakerley Street (Postcode L3 9DL)
• NCP Car Park Liverpool Moorfields located on Moorfields (Postcode L2 2AY)
Please note:
It is important to check all parking restrictions before you leave your vehicle and allow plenty of time for your appointment. Please ensure you have the correct method of payment.
On foot from Moorfields station
10-minute walk, 0.5 miles
• Walk north-east towards Hale Street
• Turn left onto Hale Street
• Turn left onto Vernon Street
• Turn left onto Tithebarn St/A5046
• Turn right onto Pall Mall/B5187
• Turn left towards Bixteth Street
• Turn left onto Edmund Street
• Destination will be on the left
Where is the nearest ATM?
312A Bixteth Street,
Liverpool
L3 9LQ
Where is my local passport office?
If you live in any of the following towns, cities or counties you will need to travel to HM Passport Office Liverpool.
Chester, Manchester, Blackpool, Snowdonia, Leeds, Barrow-in-Furness, Lancaster, Preston, Bradford, Warrington, Bradford, Stoke-on-Trent, Shrewsbury, Wrexham, Holyhead, Shropshire, Blackburn, Wigan, Bolton, Whitchurch, Crewe, Macclesfield, Buxton, Rochdale, Burnley, York, Harrogate, Northwich, Mold, Halifax
Glasgow office
Address:
3 Northgate
96 Milton Street
Cowcaddens, Glasgow
G4 0BT
When is it open?
Monday to Friday 8.15am-5.00pm
Saturday 9.00am-3.00pm
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Yes.
If you require any assistance at the Glasgow Passport Office please make the office aware when making your appointment alternatively please speak to a member of staff upon arrival.
Other facilities include an induction loop, private interview room, disabled toilets, baby changing facilities, braille signs, British sign language interpreters.
How do I get to HM Passport Office Glasgow?
By subway
The nearest subway station to the Glasgow office is Cowcaddens station, connecting trains can be found from most subway stations and limited train stations. If you require a taxi to The Passport Office you will need to order one from a local company as there is not a taxi rank outside the subway. To find a taxi company [click here] https://www.yell.com/ucs/UcsSearchAction.do?keywords=taxis+%26+private+hire+vehicles&location=glasgow&scrambleSeed=1443148593
By car
If you are travelling by car please check your parking options in advance. Being on time for your appointment is vital. There are several options for parking near to The Passport Office. The following car parks can be found within walking distance from the Glasgow office.
• Dundasvale Car Park located on 18 Dundasvale Ct (Postcode G4 0LR)
• Cambridge Street Car Park located on Cambridge Street (Postcode G3 6RU)
• Concert Square Car Park located on 97 Cowcaddens Road (Postcode G4 0DE)
Please note:
It is important to check all parking restrictions before you leave your vehicle and allow plenty of time for your appointment. Please ensure you have the correct method of payment.
On foot from Cowcaddens station
6-minute walk, 0.3 miles
• Walk north-east towards Dundasvale Road
• Turn right onto Dundasvale Road
• Turn left onto Maitland Street
• Turn right onto Milton Street
• Destination will be on the right
Where is the nearest ATM?
Kilermont Street,
Glasgow
G2 3NW
Where is my local passport office?
If you live in any of the following towns, cities or counties you will need to travel to HM Passport Office Glasgow.
Portpatrick, Ayr, Edinburgh, North Berwick, Livingstone, Dunfermline, Paisley, Isle of Arran, Aberdeen, Inverness, Fort William, Kirkwall, John o' Groats, Stornoway, Perth, Dundee, Greenock, Stirling, Kirkcaldy, St Andrews, Montrose, Douglas, Winston, Galloway, Port Logan, Northumberland, Pentland Hills, Loch Lomand, Banff, Cruden Bay
Please note:
All HM Passport Offices can only be attended if you have made a prior appointment. HM Passport Offices do not take walk-ins and you will not be allowed access to the building.
Urgent Services
All HM Passport Offices cater for urgent services, these include the 1-day Premium Service and the 1-week Fast-Track Service.
Please check which services are suitable for you before you book your passport appointment.
Can I fill in my application at my appointment?
We would always recommend to all customers to fill in their application prior to your appointment, this allows you plenty of time to ensure your application is complete and correct.
You are only allocated a 15-minute appointment slot and due to extremely high volumes of customers they can not wait for you and if you are not ready to be seen you may miss your slot and therefore may have to rebook an appointment.
I have forgotten my passport photos, what can I do?
Although we recommend that you check your application, supporting documents and passport photos before attending your appointment we understand that mistakes happen and you may forget or lose your photos, or your photos may not meet the guidelines and you need to retake them.
All HM Passport Offices have photo booths available for this. Please be aware that most of these machines only take cash. If you need to retake your photos please check the our photo guidelines before printing your pictures.
Booking and attending a passport appointment can be daunting but having all the relevant information can make your trip easy and stress free.
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