Identity and Passport Service

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Apply for a passport

I want to apply for a new or renewed child passport (under 16s)

Please note, this option is not available to customers who do not reside in the UK.

This section contains everything you need to know about applying for a child passport. We will take you through the whole process, whether you are applying for your child's first passport or for a renewal. We also explain recent changes in the law that may affect your application.

Apply online for a child passport

#For an in-depth description of all IPS policy relating to children, view the pdf (214kb)

Information on the most common issues concerning child policy can be found via the links below:

How much does it cost?
This section explains the fees for the different types of application.
Countersigning applications
Who can countersign my application?
Preventing child abduction
At IPS we are working to help prevent child abduction
Social Services applying for child passports
Guidance notes for Social Services Departments applying for passports on behalf of ‘looked after children' (pdf, 70kb)

24-hour Passport Adviceline: 0300 222 0000 (see terms and conditions). Calls made to 0300 numbers from landlines and mobile phones are charged to customers at their network provider's national rate. Live operators are available to assist with your enquiry 24 hours a day.