Passports & family
Passport renewal timelines (adult and child), driving licences, school dates and family documents.
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Child passports: first application vs renewal
A child’s first passport needs more documents and a countersignatory; renewals are simpler. What’s different, the fees, and the timings.
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GHIC expired and you’re travelling soon?
GHIC expired and travelling soon? Renew free via the NHS, and use a Provisional Replacement Certificate if you need care before the card arrives.
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How long does a child’s passport take to renew?
Most child passports arrive within 3 weeks, says GOV.UK — but there’s no guaranteed date. Fees, the 5-year validity traps, and the Fast Track option.
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How long does a UK passport renewal take?
GOV.UK says you’ll usually get your passport within 3 weeks — but there’s no guaranteed date. Fees, what slows applications down, and the urgent options.
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How to renew your photocard driving licence
Your driving licence photo must be renewed every 10 years — miss it and you can be fined up to £1,000. Here’s how to renew and when.
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Left your passport renewal too late before a holiday?
Flying soon and the passport won’t make it? How the 1 week Fast Track and 1 Day Premium services work, child options, and the validity rules at the gate.
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Renewing your driving licence at 70
At 70 your UK driving licence must be renewed, then every 3 years — it’s free, done online, and the DVLA sends a reminder. Here’s how it works.
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Renewing your passport early: do you lose time?
Since September 2018 unused months aren’t added to a new passport. What that means, the EU 10-year rule, and why renewing early still makes sense.
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The GHIC card: what it covers and how to renew it
The UK GHIC is free, lasts up to 5 years and arrives within 15 working days. What it covers, where it works, and how to renew — never via copycat sites.
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What happens if your driving licence expires?
An expired photocard licence can cost you £1,000. How to check the date, renew online and stay legal in the meantime.
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