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Same day service

We do not offer a same day service and advise customers to submit applications well before your intended travel date.

Second passport

Second passports will only be issued where there is an ongoing and compelling need for frequent travel.

Short form birth certificate for first time applications

We do not accept “short-form birth certificate” to support first passport applications.

Signature

If you are over 12 you are required to sign your passport application

Special symbols in names

We can put some accents, umlauts and other symbols in names.

Status of application

We do not currently have an online tracking system to track your passport.

Submitting your application in person

It is not always necessary to submit your passport application in person.

Supporting documents from another country

You should have the document translated (if necessary) and then authenticated by the authorities in the country that issued them.