Welcome to the Passport pages of the UK Passport Service for the Americas and Caribbean. 

WEATHER ALERT:  Due to the current bad weather in Washington the Passport Service has been unable to operate and the office has been forced to close.   Any delays in issuing passports will be kept to a minimum.  A normal service will resume as soon as possible and this expected to be Thursday 11 February.

All enquiries should be directed to the Passport Information Helpline.

Customers should allow 4 weeks when making an application through the UK Passport Service for the Americas and Caribbean.  To help avoid any delays in processing your application please ensure your form is filled out correctly and all relevant document is enclosed.  Your passport photo must conform to the specified guidelines and be of a neutral expression with your mouth closed (no grinning, frowning, or raised eyebrows).  Applications received with anything other than this will be returned and the process will be delayed. 

How to apply for a UK passport

There's a single process for applying for your first passport or to renew or replace it if you are a UK resident living overseas.

Applying for a passport through the UK Passport Service for the Americas and the Caribbean.

Find out which office to use and what supporting documents you should provide when applying for a UK passport in the US.

Biometric passports

Linking biometric information to the passport holder is a security measure that helps to combat identity fraud.

Passport documents

There are different documents and information that you'll need to provide depending on the type of passport you are applying for.

Passport forms

The forms for applying for a new passport or to replace or renew your passport are different. Make sure you use the right form.

Passport fees

There are different costs depending on the type of passport you are applying for.

Lost or stolen passports

You need to report the loss of theft of your passport to the police and to our staff.

Passport FAQs

Passport FAQs

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