Can I Go To London To Renew My Passport?

It is important to note that all visitors require an appointment to gain access to the office. Without a pre-booked appointment, you will not be able to access the building. This precaution is taken for the safety and security of our customers and staff, and to ensure the fastest and most efficient service possible.

Passport Renewal In London

The London office offers a range of passport services, however it is important to note that most of the services offered are for passport renewals and not first time passports, the services on offer are:

• Adult renewals (expired passports)


• Adult renewals (lost or stolen passports)


• Adult renewals (damaged passports)


• Adult renewals (name/gender changes)


• Child first time passports (applicants under the age of 16 years, parent must attend on behalf)


• Child renewals (applicants under the age of 16 years, parent must attend on behalf)


• Child renewals (lost or stolen passports)


• Child renewals (damaged passports)


• Interviews for first time passports (applications must first be made by post or online).

Please note: you cannot attend the London office to start a first time adult passport application or to get a passport quickly if it is your first British passport, you must apply online or via post for the standard service, which takes on average 4-6 weeks.

How long are passports taking at London Passport Office?

When attending an urgent passport appointment at the London office, the wait times for the new passport to be issued can vary depending on the applicant and the type of appointment you are attending.

How Long Does The Appointment Last?

If you visit the London Passport Office to support your application, the appointment should only take around half an hour. Please take into consideration that when you attend, you must bring a completed form and any supporting documents. Please see more here about required documents and attending appointments.

Premium One Day / Same Day Passport

If you've chosen the premium one-day passport (Adult renewals only), you must return to the office after four hours to pick up your passport, and you should bring a copy of the receipt given to you when you attended the appointment.

One Week Fast Track

If you've opted for the one-week fast-track passport and have made an appointment at the London Passport Office, you can leave the office on the day of your appointment, and your passport will be sent via a secure courier within 7 days (including weekends, but excluding bank holidays).

The one-week service is also available for:

• Child first time and renewals


• Lost & stolen passports


• Damaged passports

Can You Get A UK Passport In 24 hours?

You may be able to get a full passport using the one-day premium service by attending the London office for a pre-booked appointment, provided you meet certain criteria. These are:

• Be an adult (16 years or older)


• Have an existing UK passport which expired less than 9 months ago


• Your passport is not damaged beyond reasonable wear and tear or reported to have been lost or stolen


• Not having already applied by post or online for the standard service application

Before scheduling a visit to the London office, it is necessary to bear in mind that appointments must be pre-booked by phoning the passport booking line.

Keep in mind that depending on availability, they may not have slots open today or the next day. Usually, most passport offices only have availability two to five days ahead of the current date. Therefore, it is advised to not make travel arrangements until you have attended your meeting, everything is approved, and the passport is ready to be printed.