UK Passport Office Locations 2026: 7 Offices for Fast Track and Premium
Standard online applications do not require a visit. Only fast track and premium applicants need an in-person appointment at one of these 7 offices.
Where are the UK passport offices?
There are 7 HM Passport Office locations in the UK, all for fast-track and premium same-day appointments only (standard applications need no visit):
- London - Warehouse K, Western Gateway, E16 1DR (Royal Docks)
- Liverpool - 101 Old Hall Street, L3 9BP
- Durham - Freemans Reach, Riverside Place, DH1 1SL
- Peterborough - Quay House, 2 East Station Road, PE2 8YY
- Newport - Nexus House, Mission Court, NP20 2DW
- Glasgow - 3 Northgate, Cowcaddens, G4 0BT
- Belfast - Law Society House, Victoria Street, BT1 3GN
Addresses and hours below verified against the gov.uk passport appointment service, August 2026. There is no passport office in Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, or Cardiff (Cardiff applicants use Newport).
Find your nearest passport office by region
You can book any of the 7 offices regardless of where you live, but this is the closest one by geography. If your nearest is fully booked, check the others - availability varies a lot.
| Where you are | Nearest passport office | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| London & South East | London (Royal Docks) | Busiest office - book earliest |
| East of England & East Midlands | Peterborough | On the London Kings Cross line |
| West Midlands (Birmingham) | Peterborough or Liverpool | Similar distance by rail |
| North West (Manchester, Lancashire) | Liverpool | Second busiest office |
| Yorkshire (Leeds, Sheffield) | Durham or Liverpool | Durham usually has shorter waits |
| North East (Newcastle, Sunderland) | Durham | Historically the shortest waits |
| South West (Bristol, Exeter) | Newport or London | Newport is closest for the far South West |
| Wales (Cardiff, Swansea) | Newport | Only Welsh office - no office in Cardiff |
| Scotland (Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen) | Glasgow | Only Scottish office |
| Northern Ireland | Belfast | Only Northern Irish office |
Distances are by geography only; HM Passport Office lets you book any location. Standard online applicants do not visit an office at all.
Do you need to visit a passport office?
Only if you are using fast track (~1 week, £192) or premium same-day (£239.50, adults only). Standard online applications are processed without any visit - apply online, receive by post.
Booking Tips
- Submit your online application first, then book an appointment using your PEX reference number
- Book at gov.uk/book-a-passport-appointment
- Check all 7 offices if your nearest is fully booked - availability varies significantly
- London fills up fastest (March-August): Durham and Newport typically have the shortest waits
- Cancellations are free with 48+ hours notice
All 7 UK Passport Office Locations
London (Royal Docks)
Address
Warehouse K, 2 Western Gateway, London E16 1DR
Transport
Custom House station (Elizabeth line and DLR) or Royal Victoria (DLR), in the Royal Docks by ExCeL.
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 8am-5:45pm; Saturday 8am-3:45pm (fast track only)
Availability note
Busiest office in the UK. Books up fastest March-August. Moved here from Globe House, Victoria in March 2023. Try other offices if London is full.
Belfast
Address
Law Society House, 90-106 Victoria Street, Belfast BT1 3GN
Transport
Central Belfast on Victoria Street, near Lanyon Place station and the Victoria Square centre.
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm
Availability note
Serves Northern Ireland. Good availability outside of peak season.
Durham
Address
Freemans Reach, Riverside Place, Durham DH1 1SL
Transport
About 10 min walk from Durham railway station, on the riverside by the Wear.
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5pm
Availability note
Historically shortest waits of all 7 offices. Good alternative if London or Liverpool are full.
Glasgow
Address
3 Northgate, 96 Milton Street, Cowcaddens, Glasgow G4 0BT
Transport
Near central Glasgow. Short journey from Queen Street and Central stations.
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 8:15am-5pm
Availability note
Serves Scotland. Good availability year-round outside summer peak.
Liverpool
Address
101 Old Hall Street, Liverpool L3 9BP
Transport
Central Liverpool. Near Moorfields Merseyrail station.
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm; Saturday 8:20am-3pm (fast track only)
Availability note
Second busiest office. Can book up fast in peak season - check Durham or Newport if full.
Newport
Address
Nexus House, Mission Court, Newport NP20 2DW
Transport
Short walk from Newport railway station (London Paddington line).
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 8am-5:30pm
Availability note
Historically shortest waits alongside Durham. Excellent alternative to London or Liverpool.
Peterborough
Address
Quay House, 2 East Station Road, Peterborough PE2 8YY
Transport
Beside Peterborough railway station on East Station Road (regular services to London Kings Cross).
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 8am-5:15pm
Availability note
Good availability. Convenient for East Midlands and East of England applicants.
What to Bring to Your Appointment
- Completed online application and PEX reference number (shown on screen after applying)
- Current passport (or explanation if lost/stolen)
- Two identical passport photos taken within the past month
- Proof of travel booking (flight, Eurostar, or ferry confirmation showing your name and date)
- Supporting documents if name has changed (marriage certificate, deed poll, etc.)
If your documents are incomplete at the appointment, you may not receive your passport. The fee is non-refundable if you miss the appointment without adequate notice.