Where is the Glasgow passport office?

The Glasgow passport office is at 3 Northgate, Glasgow G4 0BT. It is about a 10-minute walk from Glasgow Queen Street station and a 15-minute walk from Glasgow Central. The office serves the whole of Scotland.

How much is fast track in Glasgow?

Fast track at Glasgow costs £192 for adults and £156.50 for children from 8 April 2026. Premium same-day costs £239.50 (adults only). Fees are identical at every UK passport office.

Is Glasgow the only passport office in Scotland?

Yes. Glasgow is the only HMPO office in Scotland. Residents of Edinburgh, Dundee, Aberdeen, Inverness, and the Highlands all travel to Glasgow for in-person fast track or premium same-day appointments. There is no Edinburgh passport office.

Can I do a standard renewal at Glasgow without travelling?

Yes. Standard online (£102 adult) and standard postal (£115.50 adult) are processed centrally. You do not need to visit Glasgow unless you have selected fast track or premium same-day, both of which require an in-person appointment.

What if Glasgow is fully booked for my travel date?

Check Durham and Liverpool, the nearest English offices. HM Passport Office does not publish waiting times by office, and the fee is the same at every office. For Borders residents, Durham can be the closer drive.

Glasgow Passport Office: 3 Northgate

The only passport office in Scotland. Fast track and premium same-day for everyone from the Borders to the Highlands.

Fast track

£192

Premium same-day

£239.50

Nearest station

Queen Street

Glasgow HM Passport Office: address and opening hours

Address

3 Northgate96 Milton StreetCowcaddensGlasgowG4 0BT

Opening hours

Monday to Friday: 8:15am to 5pm

Appointment only, no walk-ins. You book the appointment, apply and pay online at gov.uk/get-a-passport-urgently. Every office charges the same fees, and you can choose any of the 7 UK passport offices.

Source: HM Passport Office, passport offices, checked 25 October 2026.

In one paragraph

3 Northgate, Glasgow G4 0BT. Ten minutes on foot from Queen Street station. Fast track £192, premium same-day £239.50. Serves all of Scotland; the only HMPO office north of Durham. Appointment only via gov.uk/get-a-passport-urgently.

Address and Catchment

Address

HM Passport Office

3 Northgate

Glasgow G4 0BT

Catchment

Greater Glasgow and surrounding council areas
Edinburgh, Lothians, Fife
Dundee, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
Inverness, Highlands, Western Isles, Orkney, Shetland
Scottish Borders, Dumfries and Galloway

Northgate sits in central Glasgow, near the Cathedral and the High Street. The office is a modern HMPO facility with security at reception. Limited surrounding parking; use Q-Park George Street or Buchanan Galleries for paid parking, both within 10 minutes.

Getting There From Across Scotland

From	Mode	Time to Glasgow
Edinburgh	ScotRail express to Queen Street	50 minutes
Dundee	ScotRail to Queen Street	1 hr 25 min
Aberdeen	ScotRail to Queen Street	2 hr 30 min
Inverness	ScotRail to Queen Street	3 hr 30 min
Stirling	ScotRail to Queen Street	35 minutes
Glasgow Airport	Bus 500 (Glasgow Airport Express) to Buchanan	20 minutes
Belfast (NI residents)	Flight to Glasgow Airport, then bus	1 hr flight + 30 min

Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central are both about a 10 to 15 minute walk from Northgate. Buchanan Bus Station is closer (5 to 7 minutes), useful for the Citylink and Megabus coach services from across Scotland.

Highland and Island Residents

For applicants in the Highlands, Western Isles, Orkney, or Shetland, a passport-office trip is a serious undertaking. Practical considerations:

Highland residents may find a return train from Inverness to Glasgow takes most of a day. Premium same-day works if you book an early-morning slot and stay overnight. Many use fast track instead and have the new passport couriered home.
Orkney and Shetland residents face the additional cost of a ferry or flight to mainland Scotland. Premium costs £47.50 more than adult fast track (£239.50 against £192), so add your own ferry or flight fare to whichever service you compare.
Western Isles residents typically travel via Stornoway-Ullapool-Inverness-Glasgow, requiring an overnight stay. Plan for at least two full days off work.

HMPO does not offer mobile passport services or remote interviews. The Glasgow visit is mandatory for fast track and premium throughout Scotland.

Glasgow vs Durham for Borders Applicants

Residents of the Scottish Borders, Dumfries and Galloway, and northern Northumberland sometimes have a genuine choice between Glasgow and Durham. Check both for slots; journey times compare like this:

From	Glasgow	Durham	Notes
Carlisle	1 hr 30 min train	1 hr 30 min train	Toss-up; check slot availability
Hawick	2 hours by road	2 hours by road	Either workable
Berwick-upon-Tweed	2 hr 30 min train	1 hr 30 min train	Durham easier
Dumfries	1 hr 30 min train	2 hr 30 min train	Glasgow easier

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. For Borders applicants, Glasgow and Durham are both realistic choices.

Service Tiers at Glasgow

Fast track

£192

Adult fee. Child £156.50.

About 1 week to delivery
Passport couriered about 1 week after the appointment
Single appointment, no return visit

Premium

£239.50

Adults only.

Collect within 4 hours of appointment
Travel within 2 days
Stay near Northgate for collection

What to Bring

PEX reference from your online application confirmation email
Current or expired passport for renewal
No printed photos: the urgent service takes a digital photo when you apply online
For child applications: any documents the online service asks you to bring
For name changes: marriage certificate, deed poll, or court order

Booking Patterns and Tips

How Glasgow appointments are booked

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. Appointments can be booked up to 3 weeks ahead through gov.uk/get-a-passport-urgently. Changing one is free more than 48 hours ahead; a missed appointment is not refunded.

Glasgow Passport Office FAQ

Is the Glasgow passport office near Queen Street station?

Yes. Northgate is about a 10-minute walk from Queen Street and 15 minutes from Glasgow Central. Both are well-served by train from across Scotland.

Can Edinburgh residents use a passport office in Edinburgh?

There is no passport office in Edinburgh. Glasgow Northgate is the only HMPO office in Scotland. Edinburgh residents typically take ScotRail to Glasgow (50 minutes from Waverley to Queen Street) for fast-track or premium appointments.

Do Highland residents have to travel to Glasgow?

Yes, for in-person fast track or premium same-day. There is no remote-issue route. Many Highland applicants use fast track and have the new passport delivered to their home, avoiding the need for a same-day collection trip.

How busy is Glasgow in summer?

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. Appointments can be booked up to 3 weeks ahead, so check as soon as you know your travel date. If your nearest office has no slot before your travel date, any of the other offices can be booked instead, and the fee is the same.

Can I get a same-day passport at Glasgow?

Yes. The premium same-day service (£239.50) is available at Glasgow for adults. You attend the morning appointment and collect your new passport the same afternoon, around 4 hours later. Children cannot use premium same-day; child fast track at £156.50 with a one-week turnaround is the alternative.

Border alternative

Durham Passport Office

For Borders applicants when Glasgow is full.

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