UK Passport Renewal Kit FOR 16 YEARS OR OLDER		UK Passport Renewal Kit FOR 15 YEARS OR YOUNGER
First UK Passport Kit Download the application forms here		First UK Passport Kit First UK Passport When Born Outside the UK to a British Mother Before 1983

If you are a UK citizen and need to replace your passport, this kit will guide you through the process. By using this kit you will be able to have: the process. By using this kit you will be able to have:
• Up to date information about the passport
• Detailed instructions on how to complete the forms
• Photo specifications
• List of supporting documents
• How to submit your application
• How to pay the fees
• Information on how to expedite the process.
• What to do if you lost your passport or had it stolen.

The kit also contains a sample application reviewed by a licensed immigration professional so that you can see what a completed application looks like. This kit contains instructions only for UK Citizens living in Canada.

The UK passport is the sole document that allows UK citizens to enter other countries. British can enter some countries (mostly in western Europe, Australia, Japan, Canada, the US, and others) without a visa while other countries (India or Russia, for example) will require that you obtain a visa prior to entering their country as a visitor.

WHAT YOU WILL FIND IN YOUR KIT:

	Up-to-date information on the US passport
	Step-by-step instructions on how to fill out the forms
	Guarantor Information
	How to pay your fees
	Photo specification guide
	How to submit your application
	How to expedite your application
	2 separate sample applications reviewed by a licensed immigration professional

FAQs

1. For how long is a UK passport valid?
UK Passports are valid for 10 years. Please note that in order to get a visa on your passport, you must have a remaining validity of at least 6 months.

2. If I have lost my United Kingdom passport or had it stolen, will I encounter problems when I apply?
If you have a history of losing passports, this could pose a problem.

3. I tend to travel frequently and my passport runs out of pages quickly. What can I do?
If you are a frequent traveler, then you should request a 48-page passport instead of the regular 24-page passport.

4. I just changed my name; do I have to change the name on my United Kingdom passport?
You are not obligated to change the name on your passport if you changed your name. However, it is recommended that your passport be in the same name as your IDs or travel documents. Having your passport in one name and a document in another could lead to confusion and some problems.

5. What do I do if I lost my United Kingdom passport while I’m overseas?
The first thing you should do is contact local police and notify them of your lost passport. Then, you should contact the nearest UK Embassy or Consulate and arrange to have an emergency passport given to you. This passport is valid for one year. Once you return to Canada, you should replace your emergency passport with a regular one.