Can I Just Turn Up To The London Passport Office?

Can I go to London passport office without an appointment?

If you need your passport renewal to be processed quickly, it is important to note that you must book an appointment to visit the London Passport Office you must not attend without prior notice or with a pre-booked appointment. This is a crucial security measure implemented to ensure the safety of staff and visitors within the building, to find out what services are offered at the London office, please refer to the information provided below:

Can I fast track my passport at the London Passport Office?

You have the option to fast-track your passport within 1 week. However, please be aware that you must pre-book this service in advance, attend the London Passport Office in person, and meet the following criteria:

• This service is only available for adult passport renewals (not first-time applications).


• You will need to pay additional fees for the expedited service.


• An appointment at the London Passport Office is required.

It is important to note that children can use the fast-track one week service for both first-time and renewal applications in London, however a parent or guardian will need to book and attend the appointment on the child's behalf, here is some further information in regards to children and urgent appointments you may find helpful.

How quickly can I obtain a passport at the London Passport Office?

If you require a fast-track passport service, it is important to note that appointments must be made in advance. HM Passport Office offers the folllowing fast track services in London

• One Day Premium Service (Adult renewals only, no changes)


• Fast-Track One Week Service (Adult renewals, lost stolen, damaged and changes)


• Fast Track One Week Service (Child first time and renewals)

It should be noted that appointments at the London Passport Office may be in high demand, especially during peak periods for HM Passport Office. Therefore, it is advisable to book well in advance if you are in need of an urgent passport. Further information regarding the fast-track services available at local offices can be found below:

Can I obtain a fast-track passport at the London Passport Office?

If you need your passport expedited, you can apply for the Fast Track 1 Week Service. This service is available for adult renewals only; it cannot be used for first-time applications.

Additionally, please be aware that additional fees are applicable for this expedited service. You can check availability and book an appointment at the London Passport Office.

Please note that children in London can use the Fast-Track One Week Service for both first-time and renewal applications.

Can I get a passport in 24 hours at the London Passport Office?

If you require a passport urgently, you can apply for the 24-hour passport service at the London Passport Office. However, please note that you must pre-book this service in advance, attend the London Passport Office in person, and meet the following criteria:

• You must be an adult over the age of 15 to apply for a same-day passport.


• You must possess a current British passport (valid or expired)


• Your current passport must not be lost, stolen, or damaged (if so you can only use the one week passport service).


• You will need to pay additional fees for the expedited service.


• An appointment at the London Passport Office is required.

It is important to note that children (individuals under the age of 16) are not eligible for the 24-hour passport service at the London Passport Office. For more information on urgent passport services offered by HM Passport Office, please refer to our detailed guide on urgent passport services.