Passport form section 4 (adult renewal) query

[MillyMollyMonday]

Hi
Can anyone tell me what the difference between an adult renewal and an ‘extension’ is please?

I’m renewing my passport and it’s going to be really complicated to fill in section four as my dad was born overseas. I’m sure I’ve never had to complete this part previously when renewing.

So…am I extending or renewing or do they mean the same thing?!

I've applied online for a renewal today and didn't see extension as an option.

I applied for renewal because I already have a 10 year adult passport and it runs out early 2023.

Do you have an adult UK passport already? Do you have any other passports? It did ask me these questions.

you don't need to complete that section for an adult renewal. Perhaps you ticked the wrong box on an earlier page?

oh or are you doing the paper version? In which case you ignore and just complete sections 1-3 then some others later on.It should say in the guidance

You are renewing. Extending is only for temporary passports

Thanks everyone, yes it’s the paper version as I’m going to London for a fast track appointment. I reread the guidelines and eventually figured it out. I did find the note in the margin a bit ambiguous, though.