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Passports and travel
Passports, travel advice and going abroad
- Can I get an emergency travel document abroad?Lost your passport abroad? An emergency travel document costs £125 and covers one journey through up to 5 countries. Who can apply. From GOV.UK.
- How can I get a passport urgently?How to get a UK passport urgently: 1 day premium (£239.50) and 1 week fast track (£192). From HM Passport Office on GOV.UK.
- How do I change the name on my passport?How to change your name on a UK passport after marriage, divorce or deed poll: the £102 fee, documents to send and post-dated passports. From GOV.UK.
- How do I get a British passport for a child born abroad?Is your child born abroad British? Citizenship by descent, birth registration, documents and the £75.50 overseas child passport fee. From GOV.UK.
- How do I get a document legalised (apostille) in the UK?How to get a UK document legalised with an apostille: which documents qualify, £45 paper or £35 e-Apostille fees and processing times. From GOV.UK.
- How do I get a passport for my child?How to get or renew a UK child passport: £66.50 online, valid 5 years, who can apply. From HM Passport Office guidance on GOV.UK.
- How do I get my first adult passport?How to apply for your first adult UK passport: £102 online or £115.50 by paper form, the documents and countersignatory you need. From GOV.UK.
- How do I take my dog abroad to the EU?Pet travel to the EU from Great Britain: microchip, rabies vaccination, 21-day wait and animal health certificate. From GOV.UK.
- How long does a passport renewal take and how much is it?UK passport renewal usually takes up to 3 weeks and costs £102 online or £115.50 by post. Urgent options and tracking, from GOV.UK.
- How much cash can I take abroad?How much cash can you take on a plane? There is no limit, but you must declare £10,000 or more at the UK border. What counts and how. From GOV.UK.
- How much does a UK passport cost?What a UK passport costs in 2026: £102 adult online, £66.50 child, Fast Track £192 and 1 day Premium £239.50, plus paper prices. From GOV.UK.
- How much liquid can I take in hand luggage?Liquids in hand luggage at UK airports: the 100ml limit, airports that allow 2 litres, and exemptions for medicine and baby milk. From GOV.UK.
- What are my duty-free allowances coming back to the UK?Duty free allowances arriving in Great Britain: 42 litres of beer, 18 litres of wine, 200 cigarettes and £390 of other goods. From HMRC on GOV.UK.
- What are the rules for a UK passport photo?UK passport photo requirements: taken in the last month, plain light background, no glasses unless needed, 45mm by 35mm, and rules for babies. From GOV.UK.
- What do I do if my passport is lost or stolen?Lost or stolen passport? Cancel it online straight away, then apply for a replacement, or get an emergency travel document if abroad. From GOV.UK.
- Who can countersign a passport application?Who can countersign a UK passport application or confirm your identity online, when you need one, and what they must write on your photo. From GOV.UK.