UK Fast Track Passport Cost 2026: £192 for Adults
Approximately 1 week processing. Passport office appointment required. Updated 25 October 2026.
Is Fast Track Right for You?
| Your situation | Recommended service | Cost | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travelling in 4+ weeks | Standard online | £102 | About half the price; standard usually arrives within 3 weeks |
| Travelling in 2-4 weeks | Fast track | £192 | Too tight to rely on standard, especially in peak season |
| Travelling in 1-2 weeks | Fast track (book immediately) | £192 | Tight - get the earliest appointment available |
| Travelling in under 2 days | Premium same-day only | £239.50 | Fast track won't arrive in time |
Fast Track vs Standard: Is the Premium Worth It?
If travel is confirmed and standard won't arrive in time: yes, it's worth it. If you have several weeks' margin: save £90 and use standard.
How Fast Track Works: Step by Step
Use the urgent passport service at gov.uk/get-a-passport-urgently. It checks which services you are eligible for, then you book the appointment, apply and pay. You need your old passport (if you have one), a digital photo and a card.
Your confirmation email and appointment texts carry your application reference, which starts with PEX. Keep it for the appointment.
Pick any of the 7 UK passport offices. The earliest fast track appointment is the next day after you apply, and you can book up to 3 weeks ahead. Check other offices if your nearest has no slot.
Bring your PEX reference, your old passport if you have one, and any documents the online service told you to bring. No printed photos: the urgent service takes a digital photo when you apply online.
HMPO processes your application after the appointment. Your new passport is delivered by courier 1 week after your appointment.
UK Passport Office Locations
Fast track requires an in-person appointment at one of these 7 offices. HM Passport Office does not publish waiting times by office. The booking step shows live appointment slots at all 7 offices, and you can choose any of them.
| City | Office | Opening hours |
|---|---|---|
| London (Royal Docks) | Warehouse K, 2 Western Gateway, E16 1DR | Mon-Fri 8am-5:45pm; Sat 8am-3:45pm (fast track only) |
| Liverpool | 101 Old Hall Street, L3 9BP | Mon-Fri 8am-6pm; Sat 8:20am-3pm (fast track only) |
| Belfast | Law Society House, Victoria Street, BT1 3GN | Mon-Fri 8am-5pm |
| Durham | Freemans Reach, Riverside Place, DH1 1SL | Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm |
| Glasgow | 3 Northgate, Cowcaddens, G4 0BT | Mon-Fri 8:15am-5pm |
| Newport | Nexus House, Mission Court, NP20 2DW | Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm |
| Peterborough | Quay House, East Station Road, PE2 8YY | Mon-Fri 8am-5:15pm |
See our full passport offices guide for addresses and transport links. Hours from HM Passport Office's passport offices page, checked 25 October 2026.
Important Fast Track Rules
- Fast track covers renewals, changes to personal details, replacing a lost, stolen or damaged passport, and child passports
- It cannot be used for a first adult passport: that goes through the standard service
- Changing an appointment is free more than 48 hours ahead; cancelling for a refund inside 48 hours costs a £34.50 admin fee, and a missed appointment is not refunded
- If you have already applied and are waiting, paying for fast track will not get the passport sooner and costs a £34.50 admin fee per extra application
- Fast track is not available from overseas - UK applicants only
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