If you are applying for a collective passport between January and July Send your application form, photo cards, fee and supporting documents to the‘Collective Passport Department’ of your local passport office, at least six weeks before your date of travel.
If you are applying for a collective passport between August and December Send your application form, photo cards, fee and supporting documents to the‘Collective Passport Department’ of your local passport office, at least four weeks before your date of travel.
Note: the processing times for this service only apply if your application form is completed correctly, and the correct information and documents are provided.
If you need to apply for a visa before you travel You should allow more time if you need to apply for a visa. Please contact the embassy or consulate of the country you are visiting for further information.
If you do not allow enough time for us to deal with your application, we may not be able to issue a collective passport in time for your trip.
24-hour Passport Adviceline: 0870 521 0410 (see terms and conditions). Calls are charged at 8p per
minute from a BT landline; live operators are available to assist with your enquiry 24 hours a day