How to get a 1 week-fast track British passport replacement appointment upgraded to the 1-day premium service
Complete nightmare so far, missed flight and missing foreign visa as well.
Going to IPS tomorrow with a fast-track appointment in hand and aiming to upgrade to the premium one-day service. Anyone had any luck with that approach before - or tips?
EDIT: Thank you. It's for a British passport, the visa is a separate issue I'm working on. Though any tips or tricks on how to get a 1 week-fast track passport replacement appointment upgraded to the 1-day premium service would be helpful.
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So I've figured it out. If you lose a British passport in the UK and require a new one ASAP get the first appointment at IPS that you can and then request the same-day service in person.
If the passport you lost is a biometric one (issued in 2008 onwards) they will be able to do it -- if it's not, then you'll have to wait for a week. Your travel, or other circumstances don't seem to matter.
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Can I upgrade my passport application to fast track UK?
You can use 1 week Fast Track to: renew an adult or child passport that has expired or that is about to expire. change personal details on your passport (for example your name, place of birth or gender) replace a lost, stolen or damaged passport.Can you upgrade to fast track passport?
You may be able to upgrade your application to use the Fast Track or Premium service if you've already applied to renew your passport by post or through the Check and Send service. Upgrades are usually only available in special circumstances \u2013 eg you've had to change your travel plans at short notice.How can I hurry up my passport UK?
You need to book a passport office appointment and pay online. You can book an appointment up to 3 weeks in advance. If you need a passport to travel urgently for medical treatment or because a friend or family member is seriously ill or has died, call the 'Passport Adviceline' instead.How long does it take to renew a passport UK Fast Track?
The one-week fast-track service exists for people who need a new passport urgently. The end of Covid restrictions and the return of international travel have led to very high demand for new passports. As a result, the Government's passport service has warned that those seeking to renew may face a wait of up to 10 weeks ...UK Passport Renewal Process and Waiting Times Explained (Fast \u0026 Easy Way)
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