Passports
You’ll find everything you need here to apply for a UK passport. We’ve divided the information into helpful sections, so please click on the headings for further details.
Additional passport information for all applicants
Lost or stolen passports
Gratis (free) passports
All passport applications must be made through the North America Passport Production Centre, Washington
where to send your application
passport fees must be paid in US dollars
additional information for all applicants
Passport enquiries
Passport services for British Citizens are centralised in Washington, DC. Please visit the passport section on the website.
All passport telephone enquiries are handled by our outsource partner Abtran, please call
in the USA: 1 900 285 7277
in Canda: 1 900 528 7277
Hours of operation:
Weekdays from 08.30-20.30 Eastern Standard Time. Calls cost $2.60 per minute. If you have difficulties reaching the above number and wish to pay by credit card, please call:
in the USA: 1-800 630 3332
in Canda: 1-800 809 3777
See Also
Complaint procedure
If you wish to comment on or complain about our passport services.