How to Get a UK Passport for a Baby or Newborn (Fast)

Planning your baby’s first holiday or need a passport urgently for a newborn? You’re not alone. Getting a passport for a baby or infant in the UK can feel daunting — especially if you’re on a tight timeline. But don’t worry, we’ll break it all down for you.

What You Need to Apply for a Baby’s Passport

To apply for your baby’s first UK passport, you’ll need:

• A digital passport photo of your baby (must meet HMPO guidelines)
• The baby’s full UK birth certificate (showing both parents’ names)
• Parental passports or ID (typically the mother’s)
• A countersignatory — someone who can confirm your baby’s identity

How Long Does It Take?

The standard wait is 3 to 6 weeks. But if you’ve left it too late or have travel booked, this isn’t always an option.

Need a Baby Passport Urgently?

Here’s the good news — urgent passport services can be used for babies, but there are a few conditions. At NextDay Passport, we help parents across the UK get their baby’s passport fast — sometimes in as little as 48 hours.

We handle:

• Booking the earliest available appointment
• Attending the passport office on your behalf
• Waiting the 4-hour print time
• Delivering the passport back to you securely

Important: Baby must already have a UK birth certificate — urgent services don’t apply to first-time applications for foreign-born babies without documents.

Need Help Fast?

If you’re panicking or don’t know where to start, we can help. Contact us on WhatsApp and let’s get your baby’s passport sorted — fast and stress-free.

NextDay Passport is a UK-wide urgent passport concierge service. We attend the appointment, collect your documents, and return the passport directly to you — even for newborns.