Realizing you need a new passport just before travelling abroad can throw your plans into chaos. Fortunately, the UK Government provides two fast-track services through the HM Passport Office designed to get your passport processed quickly—much faster than the standard three-week turnaround.
The first option is the one-day premium service, available exclusively for adults renewing their passports. You must apply online and pay £222 for a standard 34-page passport or £235 for the 54-page frequent traveller version. After applying, you can book an appointment, usually available two days later. At your appointment, you will submit your old passport, and your new one will be ready to collect just four hours later.
The second choice is the fast-track service, available for renewals and several other scenarios. This option is less expensive—costing £178 for a standard adult passport or £191 for the frequent traveller 54-page passport, and £145 (or £158 for the larger version) for children’s passports. Appointments can usually be booked the day after applying. Unlike the premium service, your new passport will be delivered to your home within about a week.
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Both services are not available if you are currently overseas or applying for your first adult passport. The Government also warns against paying for urgent services if you have already applied for a passport and are waiting—doing so will not speed up the process and will incur an additional £32 administration fee per new application.
If time is tight and you need a passport urgently, these two fast-track options can help save your travel plans.