Passport Office contact number
The Passport Adviceline covers applications, renewals, tracking and urgent travel. It keeps some of the longest hours of any government line, including weekends.
Checked against gov.uk on 7 September 2026
Passport AdvicelineLocal rate
Other ways to call
Relay UK (if you cannot hear or speak on the phone): 18001 then 0300 222 0000
From outside the UK: +44 (0)300 222 0000
Have this ready before you call
- Your passport application reference number
- Your current passport, if renewing
- Travel dates and evidence, if calling about urgent travel
If the line is closed
- Track your application online at gov.uk without phoning
- Web chat and online enquiry forms on gov.uk, answered within 72 hours
Common questions
Can the Adviceline speed up my application?
Only in genuine urgent cases: medical treatment abroad, a family emergency, or government business. Otherwise use the 1 week Fast Track or Online Premium services, booked online.
What does the call cost?
0300 222 0000 is standard rate, the same as calling a landline, and inside inclusive minutes on most plans.
How do I track my passport application?
The track-your-application service on gov.uk shows progress without phoning. The Adviceline sees the same tracking information.