You have to hold a valid passport to enter or leave the UK.

All new, full UK passports use facial biometrics. Your passport photographs will have to meet a required standard set by the International Civil Aviation Organization.

'How to apply for a UK passport' sets out the passport application process and what you need to do. 'Applying for a UK passport in Greece' explains specifically what you must do to apply for a UK passport in Greece. You need to read both pages to have all the information that you need to apply for your passport.

How to apply

There's a single process for applying for your first passport or to renew or replace it if you are a UK resident living overseas.

Biometric passports

Linking biometric information to the passport holder is a security measure that helps to combat identity fraud.

Required documents

There are different documents and information that you'll need to provide depending on the type of passport you are applying for.

Application forms

The forms for applying for a new passport or to replace or renew your passport are different. Make sure you use the right form.

Passport Fees

There are different costs depending on the type of passport you are applying for.

Lost or stolen passports

What to do if you lose your passport, if it is stolen and if you find a passport your report lost or stolen

Returning the passport of a deceased person

If a passport holder dies and their passport is not cancelled, there is a risk that someone could use their identity illegally. Find out what you need to do.

British nationality

Information about British citizenship and other forms of British nationality

Complaints procedure

What to do if you have a complaint about the treatment you received