Adult UK passport renewal from overseas
Eligible: as little as 2 weeksEligible adult renewals can be completed in as little as 2 weeks from document collection through ASAP’s Platinum service.
Passport Waiting Time preferred partner
Get your UK passport fast from overseas
Living outside the UK and need a British passport quickly? ASAP Passports helps British citizens abroad renew, replace, update or apply for a UK passport from overseas — including eligible adult renewals that can be completed in as little as 2 weeks through ASAP’s Platinum service.
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Eligibility and service timings vary by application type.
Preferred overseas UK passport partner
Eligible adult renewals in as little as 2 weeks
Document support
Worldwide service
Express courier
Helping British citizens worldwide
Expert overseas UK passport support
Preferred overseas UK passport partner
UK passport help from anywhere
Fast, expert support for British citizens living outside the UK.
- Expert application support
- Worldwide service
- Secure courier delivery
In partnership with
Preferred partner
Passport Waiting Time preferred partner
Worldwide support
700+ British citizens helped worldwide
Secure global delivery
Official DHL Express courier partner
Trusted overseas service
Highly rated by British citizens overseas on Google
British citizen or dual national living overseas?
UK travel rules have changed. If you are British or may be British, you may not be able to rely on a foreign passport alone when travelling to the UK.
If your UK passport is expired, very old, lost, stolen, damaged — or you or your child have never had one — ASAP Passports can help you move quickly to obtain a UK passport.
Who this service is for
British citizens living overseas
British citizens living overseas who need a UK passport renewed, replaced, updated or applied for from abroad
Overseas families and dual nationals
Dual nationals and overseas families affected by travel-document requirements
Imminent or time-sensitive travel
People with imminent travel or time-sensitive passport issues
First adult or child passport
Adults and children applying for a first British passport from overseas
Very old UK passports
People with very old UK passports who are unsure which service applies
Premium managed service
Clients wanting a premium, fully managed service with clear communication and expert support
Overseas UK passport services ASAP can help with
Different passport services have different eligibility requirements and timings.
Lost, stolen or damaged UK passport
Eligible: 3-week guaranteed serviceEligible cases can qualify for a 3-week guaranteed service where the last UK passport was issued from 2002 onwards.
Child UK passport from overseas
Eligible: 3-week guaranteed serviceEligible child renewals can qualify for a 3-week guaranteed service. First child passports are usually around 4 weeks, best endeavours.
First adult or first child UK passport
Usually around 4 weeksUsually around 4 weeks, best endeavours, because these applications are more document-heavy and HM Passport Office may request additional evidence.
Name change UK passport
Eligible: 3-week guaranteed serviceEligible cases can qualify for a 3-week guaranteed service from document collection.
Very old UK passport
Service depends on passport issue dateIssued after 2002: Platinum adult renewal may be available. Issued 1994–2001: Gold only. Issued before 1994: treated as a first-time passport application.
Not sure what service you need
ASAP can help identify the correct overseas UK passport service.
Applying for a first UK passport from overseas?
First adult and first child passport applications are often where customers run into the worst delays. The paperwork is heavier, supporting evidence is more detailed and incomplete applications can result in long stalls.
ASAP helps identify the evidence required, checks documents and details before submission, manages direct lodgement through the official process and helps reduce avoidable mistakes, document gaps and incorrect responses before they become a problem.
How ASAP helps
- Identifies required evidence
- Checks application details
- Checks photos and documents
- Helps reduce avoidable omissions
- Manages direct lodgement through the official process
Why people use ASAP Passports
Overseas specialists
- Focuses specifically on British citizens living overseas
- Urgent UK passport support worldwide
Urgent managed service
- Eligible adult renewals in as little as 2 weeks through Platinum
- Eligible urgent overseas cases may qualify for a 3-week Gold service
Broad passport support
- Supports more than renewals
Experienced specialist team
- Specialist team with Home Office and HMPO experience
- Includes experience from a former Home Office and HMPO senior executive
Secure DHL document coordination
- Official DHL Express courier partnership
- Secure global document coordination
More than 700 people helped worldwide
- More than 700 British citizens helped worldwide
How it works
- 1
Start online
Start online using the ASAP Passports link
- 2
Confirm your service
ASAP confirms the right service level and document requirements
- 3
Documents checked
The team checks application details, photos and supporting evidence
- 4
Secure courier coordination
ASAP coordinates secure document movement through DHL Express where required
- 5
Application managed
ASAP manages the official passport process and keeps the customer updated
- 6
Passport returned overseas
The new passport is returned overseas through secure courier delivery
- Official DHL Express courier partnership
- Secure global document coordination
What clients say
“Got my passport in 10 days from start to finish… George jumped into action within minutes.”
“Needed an expired UK passport back in 3 weeks — they had it back in 2!”
“My whole family's passports had been stolen… I was sceptical; no company could get me a new passport in 2 weeks. ASAP passports did it!”
“Within 2 weeks I had my old passport collected by courier and got my new passport… delivered back to my home.”
“The recent UK entry rules changed for people who have dual citizenship… he supported us through the process… The expense was 100% worth it.”
“As promised they returned the new passports within 14 days… Great Service.”
Review excerpts supplied by ASAP Passports.
Independent passport application support
ASAP Passports is an independent, registered UK passport agent. It is not GOV.UK or HM Passport Office. ASAP helps British citizens overseas prepare, check and manage UK passport applications through the official UK passport process.
Frequently asked questions
British citizens living overseas, including overseas families, dual nationals, expats, frequent travellers, and people with urgent UK passport issues abroad. ASAP Passports helps British citizens overseas renew, replace, update, or apply for a UK passport from abroad.
ASAP can help with adult renewals from overseas, lost, stolen or damaged passports, child passports, first adult and first child applications, name changes, and very old UK passports where the correct service level may vary. Different passport services have different eligibility requirements and timings.
Eligible adult renewals can be completed in as little as 2 weeks from document collection through ASAP’s Platinum service. Eligible cases may qualify for a 3-week guaranteed service for certain lost, stolen, damaged, child renewal or name-change applications where criteria are met. First adult or first child applications are usually around 4 weeks, best endeavours. Eligibility and service timings vary by application type.
Yes. First adult and first child passport applications from overseas are supported. These applications are often more document-heavy and HM Passport Office may request additional evidence. First applications are usually around 4 weeks, best endeavours. ASAP helps identify the evidence required and checks documents before submission.
You can apply through the official UK passport process. ASAP Passports is an independent, registered UK passport agent that helps British citizens overseas prepare, check and manage applications through that official process — including specialist support, document checking, and secure global document coordination through DHL Express where required.
Yes, where eligibility criteria are met. Eligible cases can qualify for a 3-week guaranteed service from document collection for certain lost, stolen, damaged or name-change applications — for example, where the last UK passport was issued from 2002 onwards where applicable. ASAP will confirm eligibility and required documents for your case.
ASAP Passports is an independent, registered UK passport agent. It is not GOV.UK or HM Passport Office. ASAP helps British citizens overseas prepare, check and manage UK passport applications through the official UK passport process.
If you are British or may be British and travel to the UK, you may not be able to rely on a foreign passport alone under updated UK travel rules. If your UK passport is expired, very old, lost, stolen, damaged — or you or your child have never had one — ASAP can help identify the correct overseas UK passport service for your situation.
Need urgent help with a British passport while living overseas?
ASAP will confirm eligibility, service level, required documents and current timings for your case.
Start my overseas UK passport application (opens ASAP Passports website in a new tab)Eligibility and service timings vary by application type.