Can I travel abroad without a passport?

Don't try it.

What should I do if I lose my passport abroad?

If you are overseas, report the incident to the local police as soon as possible and obtain a police report in the cases of stolen passports. Following this immediately inform the British Embassy, this will reduce the risk of someone stealing your identity or attempting to enter the UK on your passport. Send or take a copy of the police report along with a completed LS01 form (available at Lost or stolen passports page) to the Consular Section who will then be able to cancel your passport. If you are in the UK, contact the Identity and Passport Service (IPS) on their Passport Advice Line 0870 521 0410 for guidance.

Can I get an emergency passport?

If a passport is lost and you need to travel urgently, we can issue an emergency passport.  An emergency passport costs £55.50. If we issue an emergency passport out of office hours, we also have to charge a call out fee of £121 per hour.  Fees are payable in local currency.

In most cases you will need the following papers:

• a copy of the Police Report to show that the passport has been lost or stolen,
• two passport sized photographs,
• proof of identity.
  
  

What if I later find a passport I have reported as lost or stolen?

You must return it to the British Embassy as soon as possible. If you are in the UK you should return you passport as lost or stolen the passport is electronically cancelled and you are not able to use it as legal proof of identity, nationality or for any other legal purpose. You must not use it to travel, as this may cause the passport to be impounded by the Immigration Service at UK ports or airports, and if attempting to travel overseas, you could face deportation or arrest. You must also not use it as a means of identification, as this may be detected as a potentially fraudulent act.

Can I renew a passport overseas?

Yes. You can renew your passport at the British Embassy in Yerevan. Your application will be assessed here and sent to Moscow for final processing and production of the passport. The visiting hours are between 9:15 and 10:30 every working day from Monday to Friday. We suggest you allow 4 weeks, and do not make any arrangements to travel until your new passport has been returned.
If you have only been issued a restricted validity passport by the IPS in the UK, because you did not have sufficient time to attend an interview with them, you will need to attend our offices for an interview before this can be extended.

How long will it take and what kind of documents will I need?

It will take up to four months.

For the documents required please see Applying for a passport page.

Do you accept postal applications?

No.

Will I have to send my original passport to Moscow?

No. Consular Section in Yerevan must confirm that they have seen your original passport. They will forward a copy to Moscow.

Can I apply for a new passport overseas?

Yes, you can make an application for a new British passport, but it will be forwarded to the regional passport-issuing centre, British Embassy Moscow for processing. This can take up to four weeks.

How much will a new passport cost?

Please see our Passport fees page for the details.

What currency can I pay in?

Local currency only.

What will happen to my old passport?

You must bring in your old passport to be cancelled once the new passport has arrived. The old cancelled passport will be returned to you.