Guidance

Applying for a passport

How to fill in your passport application form and provide a correct photo.

From:
HM Passport Office
Published
1 October 2012
Last updated
19 May 2022 — See all updates

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Guidance for paper passport applications (accessible)

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Applying for a passport

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Details

This guidance will help you fill in your application and avoid your passport being delayed. It highlights the 3 most common mistakes and covers:

  • different types of passports
  • what you need to include with your form
  • what to do when you’ve finished filling in your form and contact details

Updates to this page

Published 1 October 2012
Last updated 19 May 2022 + show all updates

  1. Accessible version of Welsh guide added.

  2. Accessible version added.

  3. Updated English and Welsh guidance with revised times for when your passport will be delivered.

  4. Updated the instructions for paying by credit or debit card on the English and Welsh version.

  5. Welsh translation added.

  6. Updated to remove references to DX.

  7. Guidance document updated.

  8. Updated guidance document

  9. Updated guidance for paper passport applications.

  10. Updated guidance published.

  11. Updated guidance published.

  12. Updated guidance published.

  13. Updated guidance notes

  14. Updated guidance

  15. Updated guidance

  16. Updated edition published.

  17. First published.

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