Passports & family
Passport renewal timelines (adult and child), driving licences, school dates and family documents.
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How long does a child’s passport take to renew?
Allow up to 10 weeks for a child’s UK passport and don’t book travel until it arrives. Child passports last 5 years — here’s what to plan for.
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How long does a UK passport renewal take?
Standard renewals often arrive in around 3 weeks, but GOV.UK says to allow up to 10 weeks — and not to book travel until you have it. Here’s what affects the wait.
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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?
Travelling soon and your passport won’t arrive in time? The Post Office and GOV.UK fast-track and premium services can help. Here’s what to do — and fast.
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Renewing your driving licence at 70 (and every 3 years after)
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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The GHIC card: what it covers and how to renew it
The free UK Global Health Insurance Card gives access to state healthcare in the EU. Here’s what it does, what it doesn’t, and how to renew — free.
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