London Passport Office: Globe House, Victoria
Globe House at 89 Eccleston Square, Victoria, is the largest of the seven UK passport offices and the busiest for fast track and premium same-day appointments. Book early in 2026.
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Globe House, 89 Eccleston Square, London SW1V 1PN. Roughly 5 minutes on foot from Victoria station. Fast track GBP 166.50 (delivery within about a week), premium same-day GBP 239.50 (collect within 4 hours, adults only). Appointment-only, no walk-ins. Book via gov.uk/book-a-passport-appointment after submitting your online application.
Address and Getting There
Globe House
89 Eccleston Square
London SW1V 1PN
- Victoria (5 min walk) – Underground (Circle, District, Victoria) + National Rail
- Pimlico (10 min walk) – Underground (Victoria line)
- Sloane Square (12 min walk) – Underground (Circle, District)
Eccleston Square is residential. Globe House sits on the south side, with a discreet HMPO sign at the entrance. There is no significant on-street parking; the area is in central London Congestion Charge zone (Monday to Friday 07:00 to 18:00, Saturday and Sunday 12:00 to 18:00). If you must drive, Victoria coach station car park or Q-Park Knightsbridge are the nearest paid options.
Service Tiers Available at Globe House
| Service | Adult fee | Child fee | Time to passport | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast track | £166.50 | £135.50 | ~1 week from appointment | Travel within 2 to 8 weeks |
| Premium same-day | £239.50 | Not available | Collect 4 hours after appointment | Travel within 2 days |
| Identity interview | £0 (no fee) | Not applicable | Part of standard application | Some first adult passports |
Fees are the same across all 7 UK passport offices. Globe House does not offer a standard 10-week renewal in person; standard applications must be submitted online or by post.
The Booking Pattern (Why London Books Up First)
Globe House sees more bookings than any other passport office because it serves the largest population catchment in the UK. Anecdotal availability data over recent years shows a consistent pattern:
November, December, January, February. Same-week slots often available. Plan around this if your travel allows flexibility.
March. Slots open and close within 24 hours. Refresh gov.uk/book-a-passport-appointment at 09:00 and 17:00 when slots are released.
April to August. Most likely to be fully booked 2 to 3 weeks ahead. Check Liverpool, Durham, or Newport as fallbacks.
Late September, October. Demand drops sharply after summer travel ends. Slots return.
What to Bring to the Appointment
- PEX reference number from your online application confirmation email
- Your current passport (or expired passport for a renewal)
- Two identical, signed passport photos that meet the GOV.UK photo standard
- Proof of travel (flight, ferry, or Eurostar booking) showing your name and travel date
- Any supporting documents: marriage certificate, deed poll, or evidence for name changes
- For child applications: birth certificate, both parents' photo ID, and the child themselves (children must attend)
- Payment method (debit or credit card; the fee is taken when you book online)
Globe House does not accept walk-in fees, paper applications, or top-ups. Arrive 10 minutes before your appointment; the queue manager will direct you to the right counter.
Alternatives If London Is Booked Out
If Globe House has no fast-track or premium slots for your travel date, the booking system lets you switch to any of the other six UK passport offices. Each accepts the same PEX reference and charges the same fee. Realistic distances from central London by train:
| Office | From London by train | Approx fare (return, off-peak) | Usual availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peterborough | 50 min from King's Cross | £30 to £80 | Often good |
| Liverpool | 2 hr 10 min from Euston | £60 to £140 | Often busy summer |
| Newport | 1 hr 50 min from Paddington | £40 to £100 | Shortest waits |
| Durham | 3 hr from King's Cross | £60 to £140 | Shortest waits |
| Glasgow | 4 hr 30 min from Euston | £80 to £180 | Reasonable |
| Belfast | Flight only (1 hr 20 min) | £60 to £200 (flight) | Generally good |
For premium same-day in particular, the maths can work: a return train to Peterborough (around GBP 30 to 80) is cheaper than the GBP 73 gap between fast-track and premium. If your travel date allows fast track from Peterborough, that is often the cheaper path.
Important Globe House Rules
- Proof of travel is mandatory for fast track and premium. You cannot use either service simply because you want your passport sooner. A confirmed booking is required.
- You must apply online first. Globe House does not accept paper applications. Book the appointment only after you have your PEX reference.
- Premium same-day is adults only. Under-16s cannot use Premium. For an urgent child passport, use fast track (GBP 135.50, ~1 week).
- Children must attend in person. Both for child fast-track and any in-person identity interview involving a minor.
- Late arrivals lose the slot. Globe House operates back-to-back appointments. If you are more than 10 minutes late you may be turned away and the fee is not refunded.