How long does a uk child passport last

Get a passport for your child: Apply for a first child passport

If your child has never had a British passport you must apply for a first child passport.

Your child must have British nationality to be eligible for a British passport.

Apply online

To apply online you’ll need:

a digital photo of your child (or a device that takes digital photos)
supporting documents
a credit or debit card

It costs £49.

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Apply and pay for the passport online.

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Ask someone to confirm your child’s identity

After you’ve paid and submitted the application, you’ll need to ask someone to confirm your child’s identity.

Let the person know that they’ll receive an email from HM Passport Office telling them what to do. They’ll confirm your child’s identity online - they do not need to sign a printed photo.

Find out who can confirm your child’s identity and what they need to do.

Apply by post

You can apply by post by either:

getting a paper form from a Post Office that offers the Passport Check and Send service
contacting the Passport Adviceline to get a form posted to you

Fill in sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 9 of the form. Your child needs to sign section 6 if they’re 12 or over. You need to get someone else, known as your ‘countersignatory’, to fill in section 10 and certify your child’s photo.

Read the booklet that comes with the form if you need help with your application.

To send in your application, you can either:

post your form, photos and documents using the pre-printed envelope that comes with the form
take your form, photos and documents to the Post Office if you want to use the Passport Check and Send service

Signing the application

Someone with parental responsibility must sign the form.

If your child is 12 to 15 they need to sign the form too.

Supporting documents

You must send original documents or official copies of certificates. Photocopies are not accepted, even ‘certified copies’.

If your documents are not in English or Welsh, you’ll need to send certified translations as well as the originals.

You cannot send laminated documents.

If the name on the passport does not match what’s on the birth certificate

You must send:

a signed and dated letter from everyone with parental responsibility confirming the name change and that they agree to the child getting a new passport
a deed poll
at least one piece of evidence that shows the new name being used, for example NHS records, child benefits or school records

What documents to provide if you apply online

If you apply online, you’ll be told what documents you need to provide.

What documents to send if you apply by post

If you apply by post, you must send:

2 new photos of your child
the child’s full birth or adoption certificate (the one with parent’s details on it)
proof that your child has British nationality (for example a British registration certificate, parent’s passport details or parent’s birth certificates)
any valid passports from a different country belonging to the child
any court orders relating to the child (for example, that describe parental responsibility or residency arrangements)

Read the guidance notes to find out which documents you need to send.

Choose how you want your documents sent back

Your documents will be sent back to you by normal post, but you can pay an extra £5 to get them sent by secure delivery. Choose this service on your application if you want to use it.

Getting your passport

Your new passport will be sent to you by courier or Royal Mail. They’ll either:

post it through your letterbox
hand it to you if you’re home
leave a card or post you a letter saying how you can get it (it will not say the package is your passport)

You can track your passport application.

Get a passport for your child: Renew a child passport

You can apply to renew a child passport online or by post.

If your child’s passport has expired, you must renew it before they can travel.

Do not book travel until you have a valid passport - the new passport will not have the same number as the old one.

If your child’s name or other personal details have changed, you cannot renew their passport. You must apply for a new passport instead.

Renewing a passport before it expires

How much time your child needs left on their passport depends on the country they’re visiting. Check the entry requirements of the country they’re travelling to.

Time left on your child’s old passport will not be added to their new one.

If your child’s passport is burgundy or has ‘European Union’ on the cover, they can still use it as long as it has enough time left on it.

Supporting documents

To renew your child’s passport you’ll need:

your child’s old passport
any valid passports from a different country your child might have
any court orders relating to the child (for example, that describe parental responsibility or residency arrangements)

You’ll also need either digital or printed photos of your child.

Renew online

It costs £49. You can pay with a credit or debit card.

You’ll need:

a digital photo of your child (or a device that takes digital photos)
the supporting documents

Renew online

Ask someone to confirm your child’s identity

If your child is under 12, you’ll need to ask someone to confirm their identity after you’ve submitted the application.

Let the person know that they’ll receive an email from HM Passport Office telling them what to do. They’ll confirm your child’s identity online - they do not need to sign a printed photo.

Find out who can confirm your child’s identity and what they need to do.

Renew by post

It costs £58.50.

You need to fill in a paper application form. You can get a paper form by either:

going to a Post Office that has a Passport Check and Send service
calling the Passport Adviceline

Fill in sections 1, 2, 3, 4, and 9 of the form. Your child needs to sign section 6 if they’re 12 or over.

If your child is 11 or under or cannot be recognised from their old passport photo you’ll need to get someone else, known as a ‘countersignatory’, to fill in section 10 and certify your child’s photo.

Read the booklet that comes with the form if you need help with your application.

To send your application you can either:

post your form, photos and documents using the pre-printed envelope that comes with the form
take your form, photos and documents to the Post Office if you want to use the Passport Check and Send service

Signing the application

Someone with parental responsibility must sign the form.

If your child is 12 to 15 they need to sign the form too.

Countersigning the application

If your child is under 12, you’ll need to get their application and one of their photos countersigned.

If your child is 12 or over, you only need to do this if they cannot be recognised from the photo in their current passport.

Choose how you want your documents sent back

Your documents will be sent back to you by normal post, but you can pay an extra £5 to get them sent by secure delivery. Choose this service on your application if you want to use it.

Getting your passport

Your new passport will be sent to you by courier or Royal Mail. They’ll either:

post it through your letterbox
hand it to you if you’re home
leave a card or post you a letter saying how you can get it (it will not say the package is your passport)

You can track your passport application.

Determination of the minimum period of validity of a foreign passport for traveling abroad

Country	Validity of a foreign passport
Abkhazia	Possession of a valid Russian internal or foreign passport. Attention. It is not recommended to visit Georgia with a foreign passport, which contains a mark on crossing the Russian-Abkhazian border.
Afghanistan	At least 6 months from the end date of the trip.
Australia	At least 6 months from the end date of the trip.
Austria	At least 6 months from the end date of the trip. The presence of 1 free page for affixing a border crossing stamp.
Azerbaijan	At least 3 months from the end date of the trip.
Albania	At least 3 months from the end date of the trip.
Algeria	Passport valid for at least 6 months after the end of the trip.
Andorra	Valid for at least 6 months from the end of the trip.
Antigua and Barbuda	A visa is not required for a stay of no more than 1 month. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into the country
Argentina	Valid for at least 6 months from the start of the trip. No visa is required for a period not exceeding 90 days.
Armenia	Passport valid for at least 3 months from the end date of the trip.
Aruba	Passport valid for at least 3 months from the date of return from the country.
Bahamas	The passport must be valid at the time of entry into the country. For a period not exceeding 90 days, no visa required.
Bangladesh	Passport valid for at least 6 months from the expiration date of the visa.
Barbados	Passport valid for at least 6 months from the end of the trip. For periods less than 28 days, a visa is not required.
Bahrain	Valid passport, if the duration of the trip is 2 weeks (visa is issued upon arrival). If the duration of the trip exceeds 2 weeks, then a visa is issued at the consulate of Bahrain. The passport in this case must be valid for at least 3 months from the end date of the trip.
Belarus	Passport is not required
Belgium	The validity period must be at least 3 months after the end of the intended trip.
Benin	The validity of the passport is 6 months from the date of entry into the country.
Bulgaria	Valid for at least 3 months after the end of the trip.
Bolivia	Passport valid for more than 6 months from the end of travel and with at least 2 blank pages.
Bonaire	Valid for at least 3 months from the end of the trip.
Botswana	Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into the country.
Brazil	To visit a country for a period not exceeding 90 days, no visa required. The passport must be valid for the entire duration of your stay in the country. If the planned trip is more than 90 days, then the validity of the passport must be at least 6 months (there must be at least one blank page in the passport for the requested visa)
Brunei	A visa is not required for a stay of up to 14 days. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months at the time of entry into the country.
UK	Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into the UK.
Hungary	Valid for at least 6 months after the end of the trip.
Venezuela	Valid for at least 6 months at the time of entry into the country.
Vietnam	Valid for at least 6 months from the end date of the trip.
Guatemala	Passport valid at the time of departure from the country. No visa is required for a period not exceeding 90 days.
Republic of Guinea	Valid foreign passport for the period of stay abroad
Germany	Valid for at least 3 months after the end of the trip.
Holland	(Netherlands). Valid for at least 3 months after the end of the intended trip, the presence of the owner's signature in the passport is required.
Grenada	Passport valid for 6 months from the date of return from the trip. Passport must have 1 blank page.
Greenland	Valid for at least 3 months after the end date of the trip.
Greece	Valid for at least 92 days from the date of return from the trip.
Georgia	Entry into Georgia of a Russian citizen is carried out on a valid passport at any date of its expiration.
Guam	Passport valid throughout the trip.
Denmark	Valid for at least 3 months after the end of the trip.
Djibouti	Valid for at least 3 months after the end of the trip.
Dominican Republic	Valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure from the Dominican Republic.
Egypt	Valid for at least 6 months from the end of the scheduled tour.
Zambia	The validity of the passport must exceed the duration of the trip.
Zimbabwe	Passport must not expire before the end date of the trip.
Israel	Valid for at least 6 months at the time of entry into the country.
India	Valid for at least 6 months.
Indonesia	Valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure from Indonesia.
Jordan	Valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure from Jordan.
Iran	Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of travel and contain at least 2 blank pages.
Iraq
Ireland	Valid for at least 6 months after the end of the trip.
Iceland	Valid for at least 3 months from the end of the trip.
Spain	Valid for at least 3 months from the expiration date of the requested visa.
Italy	Valid for at least 92 days from the date of return from the trip.
Cape Verde	Passport valid for at least 3 months after the end of the trip.
Kazakhstan	Passport is not required.
Cambodia	Valid for at least 6 months at the end of the trip.
Canada	Valid for at least 6 months from the end of the tour.
Qatar	Valid for more than 6 months from the date of entry into the country.
Kenya	Valid for at least 3 months on the day the visa is issued. Your passport must have at least 2 blank pages.
Cyprus	Valid for at least 3 months.
Kyrgyzstan	Passport is not required.
China	Valid for at least 6 months by the end of the trip.
Colombia	Passport valid for at least 3 months from the date of entry into the country.
Congo	When applying for a visa before the expiration of the passport must be at least 6 months.
Costa Rica	Passport with a validity of at least 6 months at the time of entry into the country.
Cuba	Valid for 6 months from the end of the proposed trip.
Curacao	Passport valid for at least 3 months after the end of the trip.
Laos	Valid for at least 6 months at the time of entry.
Latvia	Valid for at least 3 months from the end date of the proposed trip, having at least 2 free pages and the personal signature of the owner.
Lithuania	3 months from the expiration date of the requested visa.
Liechtenstein	Valid for at least 3 months from the end date of the trip.
Luxembourg	Valid for at least 3 months from the end date of the trip.
Mauritius	The validity of the passport must cover the stay in Mauritius.
Madagascar	Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the end date of the trip.
Macedonia	Passport must not expire before the end date of the trip.
Malaysia	Valid for at least 6 months from the end of the intended trip.
Maldives	Valid for at least 3 months from the end of the proposed trip.
Malta	Valid for at least 3 months from the end of the trip.
Morocco	Valid for at least 6 months.
Mexico	Valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure from the country.
Mozambique	Valid for more than 6 months from the date of entry
Moldova	Valid for at least 3 months from the date of entry into the Republic of Moldova.
Monaco	Passport valid for at least 3 months after the requested visa expires, with at least 3 blank pages.
Myanmar	Valid for at least 6 months from the end of the trip.
Namibia	Valid for at least 6 months from the end of the trip. Your passport must have at least 2 blank pages.
Nepal.	Passport valid for at least 6 months from the start of the visa.
Nigeria	Passport valid for at least 6 months from the expiry date of the visa.
The Netherlands (Holland)	Valid for at least 3 months after the end of the intended trip, the presence of the owner's signature in the passport is required.
New Zealand	Valid for at least 3 months after returning from New Zealand.
Norway	Valid for at least 3 months after the end of the trip.
United Arab Emirates	Valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.
Oman	Valid for at least 6 months from the date of return.
Peru	Since 2011, there has been a visa-free regime for up to 90 days for tourism purposes. The validity of the passport is at least 6 months from the date of entry into Peru.
Poland	Valid for at least 3 months after the end of the intended trip.
Portugal	The passport must be valid during the period of stay in the country.
Rwanda	Valid for at least 3 months from the end of the trip.
Romania	Valid for at least 3 months from the end of the trip.
Japan	Valid passport.
Northern Mariana Islands	Valid for at least 6 months from the date of return.
Seychelles	Passport valid for at least 3 months at the time of applying for a visa.
Senegal	The passport must be valid at the time of entry into the country.
Saint Lucia	Valid for at least 1 month from the date of return.
Serbia	Valid for at least 6 months at the time of departure from Serbia.
Singapore	Valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into the country.
Syria	Valid for at least 90 days after the end of the intended trip.
Slovakia	Valid for at least 3 months after the end of the trip.
Slovenia	Valid for at least 6 months from the date of return.
Sierra Leone	Valid foreign passport for the period of stay abroad
USA	Valid passport.
Tajikistan	Valid for at least 6 months from the end of the trip.
Thailand	The validity of the passport is at least 6 months from the date of the planned departure from the country.
Tanzania	Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into the country.
Togo	The validity of the passport is 6 months from the date of entry into the country.
Trinidad and Tobago	Valid for at least 3 months from the end of the trip.
Tunisia	Valid passport.
Turkmenistan	Valid for more than 3 months from the end of the trip.
Turkey	For citizens of the Russian Federation, the minimum validity of a passport upon entry is 4 months.
Uganda	Valid passport.
Uzbekistan	Passport must be valid throughout the trip.
Ukraine	The legally valid period of validity of a foreign passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation when crossing the border with Ukraine is not established (the only requirement of Ukrainian legislation is that the passport does not expire during the period of stay in Ukraine), however, recently the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine at checkpoints puts forward a requirement that the validity of the Russian passport was at least 6 months from the moment of crossing the Ukrainian border.
Uruguay	To visit the country for a period not exceeding 90 days, a visa is not required. Valid for at least 6 months from the start of the trip. For persons intending to stay or reside in the Eastern Republic of Uruguay for more than 90 days, or to carry out labor or commercial activities on its territory, the validity period is not less than 3 months from the expiration date of the visa.
Fiji	Passport valid for at least 6 months from the end date of the trip.
Philippines	Valid for at least 3 months after the end of the trip.
Finland	Valid for at least 92 days from the date of return from the trip.
France	Valid for at least 3 months from the end of the trip.
French Polynesia	Passport valid for at least 1 month from the date of return
Croatia	Passport valid for at least 6 months from the visa expiry date.
Montenegro	The validity period must be at least 3 months after the end of the intended trip.
Czech Republic	Passport valid for the entire stay.
Chile	Valid for at least 3 months from the date of departure from the Schengen area and having at least one free page.
Switzerland	Valid for at least 3 months after the end of the trip.
Sweden	Valid for at least 6 months from the end of the intended trip.
Sri Lanka	The validity of the passport is 6 months from the date of entry into the country.
Ecuador	Valid for at least 3 months from the end of the trip, having at least 2 free pages and the personal signature of the owner.
Estonia	Passport valid for at least 6 months from the end of the trip.
South Korea	Valid for at least 1 month after the date of return, with the personal signature of the owner, with a minimum of 2 blank pages for visa
South Sudan	Valid passport.
South Africa	Valid for at least 6 months at the time of leaving the country.
Jamaica	Valid for at least 3 months from the end of the trip.
Sao Tome and Principe	Passport is not required.

Temporary foreign passport for a minor - Poland in Uzbekistan

Where to issue it?

An application for a temporary passport for a child can be submitted at any consular office of the Republic of Poland. It should be remembered that you will receive a new temporary foreign passport at the same institution where you submitted an application for its issuance.

Do I need to apply in person?

An application for a temporary passport for a child is submitted in person:

both parents or, respectively, court-appointed guardians,
or
one of the parents or one of the court-appointed guardians,

if they present:

written consent of the second parent (guardian) to issue a passport to the child, containing a certificate of affixing a handwritten signature by a notary, consul or an employee of the passport office authorized by the voivode,
a court decision that has entered into force, from which it follows that the second parent (guardian) does not have the right to decide on the issuance of a passport to the child,
A family court decision that has entered into legal force, in which the court gives consent to the issuance of a passport to a child without the consent of the other parent,
a complete extract from the Polish birth certificate of the child, from which it follows that the father of the child is unknown (there was no recognition of paternity or establishment of paternity in court),
an extract from the record of the death of the second parent.

A child who is 5 years old must be present when applying for a temporary foreign passport.

How to make an appointment?

You can make an appointment on the issue of applying for a temporary passport by calling +998 78 120-86-52

What documents need to be submitted?

A legible application for the issuance of a passport or temporary passport by the consul of the Republic of Poland, which you can obtain at the consulate or download from the website of the consular office.

Parents consent to the issuance of a temporary passport on the application for the issuance of a passport by putting their signatures in the presence of a consular officer, presenting valid passports or identity cards.

Color photography - find out how your photo should look.
Full or abbreviated extract from the Polish birth certificate if the child does not have a PESEL number.
The child's current passport or temporary passport, if such a document has already been issued to him (for presentation).

If one of the parents is applying, please prepare additional one of the following documents:

written consent of the second parent (guardian), containing a certificate of affixing a handwritten signature by a notary, consul or an employee of the passport office authorized by the voivode,
a court decision that has entered into legal force, from which it follows that the second parent (guardian) does not have the right to decide on the issuance of a passport to the child,
A family court decision that has entered into legal force, in which the court gives consent to the issuance of a passport to a child without the consent of the other parent,
complete extract from the Polish birth record of the child, from which it follows that the father of the child is unknown (there was no recognition of paternity or establishment of paternity in court),
extract from the record of the death of the second parent.

If, on the basis of the data contained in the documents provided in the case, or the data contained in the registries and lists available to the consul, it is not possible to establish the identity and citizenship of the child, or if these data are in doubt or if discrepancies appear in them, the consul may ask you to provide additional documents of the child, for example:

abbreviated or full extract from the Polish birth certificate
Voivode's decision confirming that the child has Polish citizenship
a valid foreign identity document.

How much will you have to pay?

The fee for issuing a temporary foreign passport while waiting for a biometric passport is 15 EUR.

The fee for issuing a temporary travel passport for a purpose other than waiting for the receipt of a biometric passport is 30 EUR.

The fee is collected at the cash desk of the institution at the time of application.

Payment accepted: cash.

What are the processing times?

A temporary passport for a child is issued as soon as possible.

Remember that if you plan to travel to another country on the basis of a temporary passport, you must check the current rules for the entry and stay of foreigners in the territory of this country. You should make sure that the child will be able to cross the border on the basis of a temporary passport and what are the requirements for its validity (for entry and exit).

How to get documents?

A child's temporary foreign passport can be obtained personally by one of the parents (guardians) at the institution where the application was submitted.

On the day of receipt of the new document, the child's previous passport (or temporary passport) should be brought to the consulate - the current passport will be canceled (except for pages containing valid visas) and returned.

How to appeal a decision?

Not applicable.

FAQ

Can I get a temporary foreign passport?

A temporary foreign passport is issued only in certain cases. Such a passport document can be obtained:

persons temporarily residing in the Republic of Poland and abroad in order to return to their permanent place of residence,
persons staying abroad while waiting to receive a passport issued in the Republic of Poland (if they express such a desire and apply for issuance of such a document),
persons staying in the Republic of Poland and abroad in case of documented emergencies related to the illness or funeral of a relative,
persons residing in the Republic of Poland and abroad in case of documented emergencies related to their professional activities,
persons from whom it is physically impossible to take fingerprints, if the absence of such an opportunity is of a temporary nature.

Can I apply for a temporary passport for a child if I have lost his identity card (dowód osobisty) and in Poland a new passport for the child is ready to be received?

You can apply to the Consul for a temporary passport to return to Poland. It should be remembered that when visiting an institution (in Poland) to obtain a new passport, you must have with you a temporary passport issued by the consul.

I lost my child's passport. What should I do?

If you have lost a foreign passport or a temporary foreign passport of a child, you must immediately inform the passport issuing authority - abroad such an authority is the consul.

When a notice of the loss of the passport is submitted to the consulate, the document becomes invalid from the day the consul is notified of the loss of the passport.

Remember! If you find a passport that you have reported lost to the consulate, you should immediately return this document to the passport authority (abroad - to the consul).

Uwaga: konsulowie powinni uzupełnić ten punkt o informacje dotyczące specyfiki danego okręgu konsularnego. Jeśli w danym państwie istnieje obowiązek zgłaszania utraty paszportu miejscowej policji (lub ew.