Frequently asked questions
Biometrics
General
- What kind of photograph do I need for my passport?
- What should I do if my passport is lost or stolen?
- What if I find a passport that I earlier reported lost or stolen?
- Can I renew a passport overseas?
- Can I travel abroad without a passport?
- How much will a new passport cost?
- I am a British dual national with a foreign passport. Can I also hold a UK passport?
- Can I send photocopies of documents with my passport application?
- Can a child be included on a parent’s passport?
- Do I need to send my birth certificate and expired passport?
- Why can’t I provide my 'short-form' birth certificate to support my first passport application?
