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You can't travel internationally with an expired passport. It’s time to get your passport renewed before you start planning your next adventure.
Good news! You can renew your passport up to 10 years after it expires. If it has been longer than that, you’ll need to apply for a brand new one so that it is valid for travel.
Head straight to the nearest British embassy or consulate. They may be able to issue an emergency travel document to get you back home or even arrange a permanent replacement passport.
Children’s passports are valid for only 5 years. If it has expired, you’ll need to apply for a renewal.
If you forget to renew your passport and can't fly, you're usually out of luck - insurance won't usually cover this. So, make sure you've got a valid passport ahead of time to avoid a major hassle and losing money down the line.
"A travel insurance policy doesn't cover you against not being able to travel due to an expired passport. Most travel insurance policies will include some level of cover for personal money and passports, but this covers them against loss, theft or damage only. Check the policy details to see exact levels of cover."
Here’s what you can do to fix it.
You’ve got 2 options for renewing your passport
Online renewal
Postal renewal
Online renewal
Postal renewal
For more detailed guidance, visit the UK government passport service and the Post Office passport renewal website.
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