Getting a Same-Day Emergency Passport in the UK (1-Day Premium Service)

If you are inside the UK and need to travel urgently, the government offers a 1-Day Premium Service. This allows you to collect your new passport just 4 hours after attending an in-person appointment.

However, the rules for who can use this service are incredibly strict. Here is exactly how it works in 2026.

1. Are You Eligible?

You can only use the 1-Day Premium Service if you meet all of these requirements:

• You are applying for an adult passport renewal.

• Your current/expiring passport was issued after December 31, 2001.

• You have your old passport in your possession (it cannot be lost, stolen, or severely damaged).

⚠️ Who Cannot Use This Service: You cannot use the same-day service for child passports, first-time adult passports, or to replace a lost/stolen passport. (If your passport is lost or stolen, you must use the 1-Week Fast Track service instead).

2. How Much Does It Cost?

Following the government fee updates on April 8, 2026, the urgent service fees are:

• Standard Adult Passport (34-page): £239.50

• Frequent Traveller Adult (54-page): £253.50

3. The Step-by-Step Process

1. Book Online: You must apply, pay, and book an appointment via the official GOV.UK "Get a passport urgently" portal.

2. The Wait: You cannot just walk into a passport office. The earliest appointment you can usually book is 2 days after you apply online.

3. The Appointment: You attend your scheduled 10-minute appointment at one of the main UK passport offices (located in London, Liverpool, Peterborough, Glasgow, Belfast, Durham, or Newport). You must bring your old passport and a new digital photo code.

4. Collection: Your brand-new passport will be printed and ready to collect exactly 4 hours after your appointment finishes.

Does your situation fit the strict rules for the 1-Day Premium service, or do you need the details for the 1-Week Fast Track option instead?