Applying for a passport is one of those tasks you only need to worry about once a decade, but it can creep up on you and take you by surprise. A lot can change in this time so if you need to apply for a new passport, it’s important to be updated on how the process works.
Brexit is one of the biggest changes to the passport application process in recent years, with blue passports now replacing the burgundy ones. Yet there are other factors which you may have missed, consumer rights expert Martyn James writes for The Mirror.
One thing which can catch you out is how much time is left until your passport expires, while strikes recently announced by HM Passport Office can cause travellers to panic. But it doesn’t have to be a stressful experience. Read on for the key things you need to know if you’re applying for a new passport.
