British passport - how long to get one

Originally Posted by hovi5

go to the post office give them the form +£5 extra & it takes less than a week

i'd recomend this too, they check the form over first so its not sent over with silly mistakes that could delay your application

EDIT which is what Rob S said earlier

Originally Posted by Mr Toad

Pay the £5 at the Post Office as it speeds things up

Don't forget your EHIC card - you can apply online here EHIC

EHIC ain't no good where I'm going

This Post Office idea sounds very good, will do. We now have this franchised post office here, it's part of WH Smith, caused local uproar but of course the PO refused to listen. I don't know if they do the passport service, will find out.

Peterborough will counter serve if time is a big issue, the down side is extra £££££.

Last time I renewed mine, I filled out a form on tinterent and they print out the application for you to check, sign and add your photos. That way, there is little chance of you doing anything wrong. Also, if your renewing, I don't seem to remember having anything checked again - just sent it off.

http://www.ukpa.gov.uk/ - link for the online bit.