HMPO is the place to go for all British Passport Applications and Renewals

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HMPO is the place to go for all British Passport Applications and Renewals

Get it right, be on your flight! Get it wrong, the wait may be long!

In 2013, regional processing of British passport applications was transferred to Her Majesty’s Passport Office (HMPO) in the UK and a new on-line system was introduced to help streamline the application process; customers simply complete their application on-line and send a copy of their supporting documentation, with a copy of their application, to HMPO for processing. Washington DC no longer processes any passports, and yet applications continue to be sent there.

British Consul Dean Churm said, “Over the last year, nearly 1000 British passport applications have been incorrectly sent to the British Embassy in Washington. Unfortunately we’ve had to return each one to the sender so that the new application process can be followed which, very often includes new forms, the correct fee, and correct supporting documentations.” This costs the customer time and money.

If you are applying for a new British passport, don’t send your application to the nearest British Embassy or Consulate as it will be returned to you causing additional delay and expense.

For additional assistance with a British passport application or renewal, visit
GOV.UK or contact the Passport Advice line: 011 44 300 222 0000.

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