Renewing passport while on holiday

CaptainWales

I am keen to avoid the increase in passport fee on 11 April. I am planning on using my passport shortly after that date.

Does anybody know if I could apply for a passport before the 11 April, use my current passport to go on holiday mid-April, and then post my current passport as part of my application once I am back in the UK? 

eskbanker

The same question was asked on another thread yesterday, but as yet not answered:

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/80700851/#Comment_80700851

la531983

Is it really worth running the risk for the sake of £7?

Emmia

I imagine it would work as the fee is paid when you apply online, but you'll get lots of reminder text messages demanding you post/return your current (old) passport to them, so I'd have that set up for as soon as you return. 

I've renewed mine very recently - it didn't take that long.

But more pertinently, is your current passport valid for the trip you're making?

TELLIT01

They won't action your request until they receive your old passport so I don't see why it would be an issue.  When was the current passport issued and what is the expiry date?  They may be more relevant.

Robin9

@CaptainWales

Are you travelling to somewhere that needs a period of 3 or 6 months left on it before you enter the country.

CaptainWales

Passport issued sept 2014. Expiry sept 2024. 

smudge56

You have 90 days to send in your passport, once you submit and pay for your application, before it gets withdrawn