Can I make a UK visa application with my OLD passport number and wait for my new passport?

1. Can I use my old passport while waiting for a new one UK?
2. Can I use my old passport while applying for a new one?
3. Do I need to submit old passport for UK visa?
4. Can I keep my passport when applying for UK visa?
5. What is the current wait time for a UK passport?
6. How long does it take to get a new passport UK?
7. How early can you apply for a new passport?
8. How do I fast track my UK passport?
9. How long does getting a new passport take?
10. Is my UK visa still valid if my passport expires?
11. Will I get my old UK passport back?
12. What do I do with my old UK passport?

Can I use my old passport while waiting for a new one UK?

You will need to send it your old passport if you are renewing online (or take it in with you if you are applying in person at the Post Office), though the old (cancelled) passport will be returned to you with your new (renewed) passport.

Can I use my old passport while applying for a new one?

If your passport has expired, you must renew it before you can travel. Do not book travel until you have a valid passport - your new passport will not have the same number as your old one. There are different rules if your passport is lost, stolen or damaged or you need to change your name or personal details.

Do I need to submit old passport for UK visa?

It depends on the case worker. If the case worker is satisfied with all other documents without the old passport, then he/she can approve the visa. And if not satisfied, he/she can either contact you and ask you to provide the additional document or can simply return the application to you as an incomplete document.

Can I keep my passport when applying for UK visa?

If the visa application centre kept your passport, they'll post it to you with the vignette inside. If you kept your passport, you'll need to take it to the visa application centre to collect your vignette.

What is the current wait time for a UK passport?

HM Passport Office is telling travellers to allow up to 10 weeks to receive their documents, in comparison to the usual three-week wait. Join thousands of others and get the latest Lanarkshire news sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.

How long does it take to get a new passport UK?

How long it takes. Allow up to 10 weeks to get your passport. It takes longer to apply by post than online. You may be able to get a passport urgently if you need one sooner.

How early can you apply for a new passport?

Renew your passport approximately nine months before it expires. Check the expiration date because certain countries require passports to remain valid for up to 6 months after travel.

How do I fast track my UK passport?

You can pay for a faster service if you need a passport within the next 3 weeks. You need to book a passport office appointment and pay online. You can book an appointment up to 3 weeks in advance.

How long does getting a new passport take?

Q: How long does it take to get my passport? Passport processing takes between 6 to 8 weeks, however, if you choose an expedited service*, you can receive a faster processing time. There is a $60 fee for expedited requests.

Is my UK visa still valid if my passport expires?

You can use the valid visa in your expired passport when you're travelling to and from the UK. You'll need to travel with your expired and your new passport. You can also choose to either: replace your visa with a biometric residence permit if you're in the UK (the cost depends on your visa status)

Will I get my old UK passport back?

When applying for a passport renewal, will my old passport be returned to me? Yes, your old passport will be returned unless it is deemed to be damaged by the UK Identity & Passport Service (IPS).

What do I do with my old UK passport?

Passports are currently not recyclable. The UK Passport office states that once sent back to them, they will be 'appropriately disposed of'. It's unclear what this actually means however it's likely to be that the passports are incinerated and/or sent to landfill securely due to the materials they are made of.