Second passports can be obtained for UK citizens who travel frequently on business.

What you will need to submit:

• Application form from the post office completed in BLACK INK only
• Either your current original passport, or a copy of the Bio page (photo page), which must have at least 1 year validity left (submitting a copy of the Bio page may take up to a week for your second passport to be issued).
  If you already have two passports you will need to submit your second passport plus a copy of the Bio page of your first.
  If your passport was issued outside of the UK, your original passport maybe asked for and it may take more than a week for your second passport to be issued

• 2 passport photos (size and suitability examples in passport info pack). The slightest glint from glasses will result in your application being rejected
  • One of your passport photos must be countersigned in BLACK INK by a professionally qualified person who has known you for at least 2 years and holds either an Irish or British passport with a UK address; they must also complete section 10 of the application form. If both photos are countersigned, your application will be rejected

• A letter from you addressed to the passport office with your UK address on, authorising us to apply on your behalf:
  The EXACT wording must be as follows: “I, (your name), authorise (leave a blank space big enough for us to insert our agent’s name) to lodge and collect my application for a second passport on my behalf.”

• UK Company letter, from a third party, addressed to the passport office stating that a second passport is required because you are a frequent traveller on business, and that a second passport would enable you to travel whilst your other passport is in embassies obtaining visas. Include your position in the company, what your job entails, the nature of your work when on business and list 6 countries you have travelled where a visa was needed prior to leaving the UK.

What it will cost:

Fast Track 1 Week Service

• Standard Passport Renewal
  • HMPO fee £160.00
  • Service charge £125.00 plus VAT
• Jumbo Passport Renewal
  • HMPO Fee £171.00
  • Service charge £125.00 plus VAT

HMPO have now introduced a no refund policy if the applicant has not fully disclosed their previous passport history.

BAT Visas Ltd will advise you if we deem any support documents unsuitable for processing yet if you insist on submission, should the application then be rejected this will result in a complete loss of all fees.

If you are changing:

• Your name
• Photograph
• National Status (following registration or naturalisation at the Home office)

What you will need to submit:

• Application form from the post office completed in BLACK INK only
• Your passport
• 2 passport photos (size and suitability examples in passport info pack). The slightest glint from glasses will result in your application being rejected
  • If your appearance has changed since your last passport photo was taken; your previous passport was valid for 5 years only; or your passport has been damaged, or expired 6 months ago or more, one of your passport photos must be countersigned in BLACK INK by a professionally qualified person who has known you for at least 2 years and holds either an Irish or British passport with a UK address; they must also complete section 10 of the application form. If both photos are countersigned, your application will be rejected

• A letter from you addressed to the passport office with your UK address on, authorising us to apply on your behalf:
  The EXACT wording must be as follows: “I, (your name), authorise (leave a blank space big enough for us to insert our agent’s name) to lodge and collect my application for changing the passport details of my passport on my behalf.”

What it will cost:

Fast Track 1 Week Service

• Standard Passport Renewal
  • HMPO fee £160.00
  • Service charge £125.00 plus VAT
• Jumbo Passport Renewal
  • HMPO Fee £171.00
  • Service charge £125.00 plus VAT

HMPO have now introduced a no refund policy if the applicant has not fully disclosed their previous passport history.

BAT Visas Ltd will advise you if we deem any support documents unsuitable for processing yet if you insist on submission, should the application then be rejected this will result in a complete loss of all fees.