What To Do If You Lose Your UK Passport!

­­­Passport Safety Tips:

· Make sure to keep a note of your passport number and a photocopy of the personal details section.

· if you’ve got a pretty secure system then I’d recommend taking a picture.

· Don’t keep everything in one bag, try to keep personal belongings separate.

· If you feel its been stolen don’t sleep on it call the passport advice line on 0300 222 0000.

Can’t find your passport flying out very soon

If you are flying out in more than 3 weeks you can simply fill in a replacement service here.

There are 3 ways to apply for an urgent passport for less than 3 weeks.

You’ll need to book an appoint at your nearest passport office. Find your nearest one here.

1. Online Premium

You get your new passport immediately at your appointment if approved can take around 30 minutes.

You can use this service to renew an adult passport.

Use the Online Premium service.

2. Paper Premium

You could get your new passport after 4 hours after your appointment if approved.

You can use this service to:

· renew an adult passport

· change the name on your passport (with a marriage or civil partnership certificate)

Use the Paper Premium service.

3. 1-week Fast Track

Your new passport is delivered to your home within 1 week of your appointment. I’d advise arranging a time when somebody would be in, to sign for it.

You can use this service to:

· renew an adult or child passport

· change your name on your passport (for example with a marriage certificate or deed poll)

· make changes to your personal details on your passport (for example, your gender)

· replace a lost, stolen or damaged passport

· apply for a first child passport

Use the 1-week Fast Track service.

Lost passport Overseas

Still don’t panic there's always a fix, although it may set you back £100.

You may need an emergency travel document. This actually allows you entry into 5 countries.

After completing the application online it’ll then tell you if you need to have an appointment with the British embassy, high commission or consulate.

Apply for this here

Find your nearest British embassy, high commission or consulate here