Getting a lost passport replacement in the UK within a day?

What is the likelihood of the UK passport agency being nice and fast tracking my hubby's lost passport in a day? I have seen some web posts of it happening.

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Best Answer

Unfortunately you cannot use the 1-day premium service (https://www.gov.uk/get-a-passport-urgently/cost - "Unavailable" in table for lost passports) Therefore, if you have lost the passport, you must use the Fast Track 1-week premium service available here: https://www.gov.uk/get-a-passport-urgently

You will have to receive the passport via the standard Royal Mail special delivery service and you'll have to be in to receive it.

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How quickly can I replace a lost UK passport?

You can apply online for a replacement passport. However this could take up to three weeks, which isn't very useful if you are heading on your trip before then. If you are looking to replace a lost or stolen passport (rather than renew one), you need to use a passport Fast Track Service. This takes around a week.

How do I replace a lost UK passport urgently?

Ways to apply

Use the Online Premium service.

Use the 1 week Fast Track service.

Call the Passport Adviceline to book and pay.

How fast can you replace a lost passport?

Typically you can expect it to be ready in around 8 business days. However, if you apply for an expedited passport through a passport acceptance facility, it will take between 3-8 weeks. You may require an emergency passport replacement of your lost passport due to a life or death emergency.

Can I get a passport in one day?

In the case of an emergency situation we can issue your passport on the day. The Passport Office must be satisfied on the basis of supporting evidence that immediate travel is required due to the death or serious illness of a family member or for emergency medical treatment of the applicant.

Lost, Stolen or Damaged Passports: How to Complete the Application Form

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