His Majesty’s Passport Office

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Please note you may book a maximum of 2 appointments together at once. If you are applying as a part of a larger family, you will need to book individual appointments, you may then choose to attend together at any of the booked appointment times.

The following UK Passport Application Services are included at selected visa application centres as part of the service we offer to HM Passport Office customers:

1. Application form completeness check - We check your application form to confirm it is fully completed and signed and dated correctly, and that you have provided all the documents requested within HM Passport Office guidance

2. Document check - We check that all your original documents are copied and certify them as true copies of the originals. Please note any documents not in English will require a translated copy. Please note VFS Global will only accept photocopies once verified against the original documents. Original documents will be returned during the appointment following verification and will not be submitted to HMPO.

3. Passport application and document submission - We arrange the secure collection and transportation of your passport application and supporting documents to the UK via courier.

4. Passport and document collection - We will contact you to make arrangements to collect your new passport, ensure the physical cancellation of your old passport, and the return of any supporting documents you submitted as part of your application.

5. DNA testing - For first time passport applications who have been offered by HM Passport Office to take their DNA test at a VFS Global Visa Application Centre. VFS staff will contact you by email once we receive the notification from HMPO. The DNA testing company will send your results directly to HMPO, and to the email address you have provided to HMPO, after DNA samples have been collected for all family members.

   The cost of DNA testing is £200 per individual.

Optional Services

You can personalise your experience at the Visa Application Centre with VFS Global’s range of optional services. For an additional cost you can choose any of the following Added Value Services:

Photocopying

Take care of your valuable original documents and make quality copies at the Visa Application Centre. Fast, high-powered machines and quality paper make preparing your documents easy and affordable.