On this page you will find information about:
- Who is eligible for a free passport.
- How to apply for a free passport.
- Contact information for concessionary passport applications.
Since 18 October 2004, British citizens, who were 16 years of age or older at the end of the war, could get a free 10-year passport or renew their old one. This was to replace the old one-year free passport scheme for veterans.
Additionally,
there is no additional charge for applying for this free passport by completing the paper form. People who are not eligible for this free passport have to pay a higher price point if they want to apply for their passport by paper form.
Who is eligible?
You can get or renew a British passport for free if you are a British national born on, or before, 2 September 1929.
Learn more about how to pay and the application process.
How to apply
Applications are available online or, alternatively, you can apply by post by filling out an application form.
Find out more about this scheme and how to apply.
Alternatively, you can fill out an enquiry form:
The Post Office ‘Check and Send Service’ offers a free and secure delivery service for free passports. They will check your application form, and ensure all supporting documentation is included.
Learn more about the Post Office 'Check and Send Service'.
Find your nearest Post Office by selecting the ‘Check and Send Service’ from the drop-down menu.
If you have a disability, GOV.UK explains how to receive more free services and facilities to help with your application.
Find out more about the free services and facilities.
Overseas Applications
If you wish to apply for a British passport from overseas, follow the GOV.UK application process. Here you will be able to select the country in which you are applying from.
