UK Child Passport (under 16) — application service
Documents
What you'll need
Documents you’ll need
- Child’s birth or adoption certificate
- Parents’ passports or birth certificates
- Digital photo meeting passport rules
- Previous passport (for renewals)
Requirements can vary for different nationalities.
Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your entry date.
How to apply
The application process
- 1
Eligibility check
Confirm the right visa for your nationality and trip.
- 2
Application & documents
Complete the form and upload your documents.
- 3
Review & submission
We check for errors and submit to the authority.
- 4
Decision & delivery
Receive your visa or authorisation, with tracking throughout.
Explore United Kingdom
Places to visit
Historic cities, royal landmarks and green countryside, all within a few hours of each other.
Photo: Diliff, CC BY-SA 2.5London
The Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, museums and the West End.
Edinburgh
The castle, the Royal Mile and Arthur’s Seat.
Manchester and Birmingham
Great shopping, football and food, and large family communities.
The Lake District
England’s best-loved lakes and fells.
Best time to visit: May to September