If you thought you needed to make an appointment with, and journey to the British Consulate in the USA to renew your UK Passport, you’ll be pleased to know that it is not only unnecessary but no longer possible.
The UK has made British Passport Renewals an online EXCLUSIVE and a trip to the British Consulate in the USA for your UK Passport Renewal is officially a thing of the past. The transition, although very convenient, may not excite every UK Citizen applying for a British passport renewal from abroad, but for the most part, the ease of submission has been welcomed by expats around the world.
How long does it take to renew a British passport in the USA?
We are often asked what the turnaround time for processing and delivery of a newly issued British passport from the USA usually is. We advise our clients to expect a 3 to 4 week processing time.
Please note that since May 2022, HM Passport Office has been experiencing significant processing delays as a result of unprecedented levels of demand. This could mean that the processing time is increased to ten weeks or more.
Working through an Agency such as MyBritishPassport has many benefits including a quicker turnaround for the delivery of a renewed passport.
With the relationship built between MyBritishPassport and HM Passport Office, there is no room for error or misunderstanding. Although we are completely independent from the British Government, we are in direct communication with the UK Passport office daily, and our turnaround times are much quicker than if you were to apply by yourself.
There is no way to expedite the renewal of your British passport online when applying from abroad. Unfortunately, you are at the mercy of the British Passport Office official’s efficiency and will have to wait for as long as it takes. Even if you are in a position to pay for a quicker expedition, it is not possible from abroad.
There is the option of an Emergency Travel Document (ETD) which can be applied for, but for this, you may be required to visit a British Consulate in the USA. They often conduct interviews with applicants to ensure that the reasons for an Emergency Travel Document are valid.
This application will require that you stipulate the destinations you intend to visit and also provide either an itinerary or formal document explaining (or verifying) your reason for visiting. Once this destination has been visited, your passport is invalidated and you can no longer use your passport for international travel.
This is generally required for emergency travel after an existing UK passport has expired. The best way to avoid this is to ensure that your passport remains valid.
Renewing your British Passport from the USA
The requirements that you will need to meet to successfully renew your British passport without the option of visiting the British Consulate in the USA are exceptionally steep, especially regarding your passport photograph. The list of strict criteria is often a cause for application rejection, along with general typos or incorrect information received due to the applicant’s misunderstanding of the required information.
The UK Passport Office does not offer any refund claims, leading to wasted time and money, and this is not ideal if you have a soon expiring passport.
MyBritishPassport will assist in ensuring that all information that is included in your application is correct and that your passport photo is acceptable by HM passport office.
A visit to the British Consulate in the USA for a consult with an official to ensure that all documents are in order before submitting may not be possible, but with MyBritishPassport’s online renewal option at your fingertips (literally), you can rest easy knowing that we will make sure that your application is completed, submitted and approved the first time around.
This service was invaluable. There are time limits within passport application so a responsive service is invaluable. The transmission of passports is of great concern so a service that chooses and monitors transmission via reliable courier services and methods reduces a lot of anxiety. I am a very happy client and would choose this service again. – Huw James via Google Reviews. Click here for more verified Google reviews.
How do I renew my expired British passport without visiting the British Consulate in USA?
The process is simple. Click on “RENEW ONLINE NOW” and follow the prompts. Make sure to have your current passport with you, so that you have all of the necessary information on hand.
The fee you will see includes the application fee (payable to the British Passport Office), our service fee as well as the courier of the document from your home to the UK, and the courier of your new passport to your door once it arrives back in the USA.
Online British Passport Renewal has never been easier. Get in touch with us today, to enjoy the benefits of a promptly and correctly submitted UK passport renewal without any concern of delay or rejection.
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