Passport application on line

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Quick questions for a passport renewal.
Is it easy on line?
Can I start the application and then save it if needs be?
Is it easy to upload photos?
I don't know why I'm so anxious about doing it online but it works out cheaper so I'm going with it

Super easy, yes. Did mine before Xmas and it took less than 10 mins. Can't remember if you can save it but you don't really need to.

Yes it's really easy, especially the photo part.

I can't remember if you can save it as you go along as it's so quick I didn't need to.

It is really quick. I got my photos done at timpdons and they check to make sure they are acceptable then give you a code. You pop that code into your application and it pulls the photos through. Because it was a renewal with a name change the site led me to the next relevant part and skipped the n/a bits. I got it back in under a week. All shiny in my married name!

Yes and I'm awful with tech. It took about 6 days to come back
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It's so simple, you don't need to save it. I got a photo code/photo through snappy snaps. It was easy to upload.

Have a text to confirm my old passport has been received.

Not It's a matter of waiting. Fingers 🤞.

It’s easy. Get the photos done for you somewhere so you get the online code that you just add to your application.

@RosesAndHellebores do I need to return old passport?

Yes you have to post it back. They give you a code which is included in the address, once you have submitted the application.

Passport renewal: £88
Photos £15.99
Secure delivery for new p'port £5
Special delivery to send old p'port £8.65

It all adds up.

I just took the photos on my phone. When you attach them it tells you if they are good enough.

So easy yes. Mine was back in 8 days when I did an online renewal

I took photos on my phone and posted my old passport in a post box rather than pay extra in the post office.

I took photos on my phone and posted my old passport in a post box rather than pay extra in the post office

Me too and I didn't pay extra for my new passport to be delivered either.

I’m not prepared to take risks with my passport.

It’s super easy online and mine arrived 6 days after I applied.

@dementedpixie same here, no point paying extra unless you are in a hurry

Thanks everyone.
I've just completed my application and just used my phone for a photo