Online (digital application) or by post with a paper form, handled centrally by HM Passport Office. British consulates in the US do not process passport applications in person.
Step by step
- Start your application on the GOV.UK passport service and choose that you live outside the UK.
- Answer the questions about your current passport and upload or arrange a digital photo.
- Pay the overseas fee online.
- Send your current passport and any supporting documents as instructed at the end of the application.
- Receive your new passport by courier at your US address.
British passport fees in the US
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Adult passport, online from overseas | GBP 116.50 |
| Child passport, online from overseas | GBP 75.50 |
| Adult passport, paper form by post from overseas | GBP 130 |
| Child passport, paper form by post from overseas | GBP 89 |
Documents to bring
- Your current or most recent British passport
- A digital photo that meets passport photo rules
- Supporting documents if asked (for example, for a first passport, a name change or a lost passport)
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Questions
Can I renew my British passport at the Houston consulate?
Only if you live in its consular district: Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Oklahoma. If you live elsewhere, apply at the British office for your state.
How much does a British passport cost in Houston?
Adult passport, online from overseas: GBP 116.50. Fees are charged in pounds sterling.
Do I need an appointment for a passport at the Houston consulate?
The consulate states that an appointment is required.
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