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Checking your passport’s validity before you travel
Our guide explores the passport validity rules in different countries, so you can stay in the know. Plus, find out how you can renew your passport in selected Post Office branches.
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What are biometric passports?
First issued in the UK in 2010, biometric passports add a number of new security features to the traditional passport, with an embedded microchip containing the holder’s ...
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Checking your passport’s validity before you travel
Heading off abroad? Before you pack your bags, it’s important to check your UK passport’s still in date. Different countries have specific entry requirements. If your ...
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Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks explained
We process around 200,000 DBS checks in Post Office branches every year for a range of organisations. Here, we've outlined the process so you know what's involved and ...
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Electronic System for Travel Authorisation
With a valid ESTA you can visit the US for less than 90 days without needing a visa – as long as it's for a holiday or business trip. We’ve summarised how it works, how ...
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How to replace a lost or stolen passport
Whether you’re on holiday or back home in the UK, losing your passport can be a true traveller’s nightmare. But our guide to replacing a lost passport will help you do ...
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