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Polish Passport Renewal in the UK 2026 (Polish Consulates)

Complete 2026 guide to renewing a Polish passport in the UK. Check the current £123 adult fee, reduced fees, e-Konsulat appointments, biometric photo requirements, documents, collection and Polish consulates in London, Manchester, Edinburgh and Belfast.

Consular Authority & Service Provider

Official diplomatic jurisdiction and outsourced centre operators in the UK

Diplomatic Mission / Consular Section:Embassy of the Republic of Poland in London / Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Manchester / Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Edinburgh / Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in BelfastResponsible for passport issuance, nationality verification, and consular approvals for residents in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Outsourced Application Partner:Polish consular offices in the United KingdomOperates submission counters, biometric data capture, document intake, and secure return courier services.
Primary Renewal Window:There is no fixed 6- or 12-month renewal window. A new Polish passport can be requested even when the existing passport is still valid, including when several years remain. A passport must also be replaced when specified personal data change, and re-issue may be appropriate when there are no remaining pages for visas or border stamps.
Standard Turnaround:10 to 15 working days

Official 2026 Consular Fee Schedule

Statutory consular fees and outsourced service charges in British Pounds (GBP)

Adult biometric passport — standard fee
£123.00 GBP
Details:Standard fee for issuing an adult Polish passport. The fee is paid when the application is submitted.
Adult biometric passport — reduced fee
£62.00 GBP
Details:Reduced fee is available to eligible applicants, including certain pupils/students aged 18–26, pensioners or disability pensioners, Large Family Card holders and other categories defined by Polish law. Original proof of entitlement must be presented when applying.
Passport for a child under 12
£40.00 GBP
Details:Five-year passport category. Special e-service rules apply to eligible children under 12 who already have a PESEL number.
Passport for a child aged 12–18
£62.00 GBP
Details:Passport fee for a minor aged 12 to 18.
Temporary passport
£44.00 GBP
Details:Standard temporary-passport fee during normal consular hours. The fee is different for certain urgent applications outside normal hours.
Temporary passport while waiting for a biometric passport
£18.00 GBP
Details:Available where a temporary passport is needed while waiting for the biometric passport.
Second Polish passport
£245.00 GBP
Details:A second passport is subject to separate legal requirements and justification.

Optional services such as courier return via Royal Mail Special Delivery, SMS alerts, and photocopy facilities at application centres are subject to small additional charges.

Required Documents Checklist

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Appointment details or confirmation from the e-Konsulat system, where provided.
One recent colour biometric photograph meeting Polish passport requirements. For applicants over 5 years old, the photograph must be 35mm x 45mm, on photographic paper, taken no more than 6 months before the application, with a light uniform background and the face occupying about 70–80% of the photograph.
A valid Polish passport or valid Polish identity card, if one has been issued, to confirm identity and Polish citizenship.
Original proof of entitlement to a reduced passport fee or fee exemption, if applicable, such as qualifying student, pensioner, disability, Large Family Card or other evidence required under Polish rules.
Documents supporting any change or correction of personal data where applicable. If a foreign marriage, birth or other civil-status event has not been registered in the Polish civil-status records, additional Polish registration or transcription may be required.
Additional documents if the consular officer has justified doubts about identity, Polish citizenship or other data required for the passport application.
If requesting postal delivery of the finished passport, a correctly addressed and prepaid Special Delivery return envelope, up to 100g, together with the required request for postal delivery. A separate envelope is required for each passport.
If the applicant needs a temporary passport because of urgent travel while waiting for the biometric passport, the relevant temporary-passport documents and evidence should also be prepared.

Step-by-Step Application Workflow

Sequential procedure from online government filing to passport collection

Step 1
Choose a Polish consular office in the UK

Polish passport applications can be submitted at any Polish consular office in the UK. The current Polish government lists the consular offices in London, Manchester, Edinburgh and Belfast. The finished passport is normally collected from the same office where the application was submitted.

Step 2
Book a passport appointment through e-Konsulat

Use the official e-Konsulat system to arrange a passport appointment. The current London guidance uses appointment slots or a waiting list when demand is higher than available appointments. Each consular office publishes its own appointment arrangements.

Step 3
Prepare the photograph and supporting documents

Bring the required biometric photograph, your valid Polish passport or Polish identity card if issued, and any documents supporting a reduced fee, personal-data change or other special circumstance. Applicants with unusual citizenship or civil-status situations may be asked for additional Polish documents.

Step 4
Attend the appointment in person

An adult must submit the passport application personally. The consular employee prepares the application electronically during the appointment; the applicant checks the data and signs electronically. Fingerprints are taken when required by the passport rules.

Step 5
Pay the fee and submit the application

Pay the applicable passport fee when submitting the application. Polish consular offices in the UK accept cash and credit/debit cards; a bank-certified cheque is also accepted at the London Consular Section. The applicant receives confirmation containing the passport application number, which can be used to check the application's progress.

Step 6
Collect the passport or arrange postal delivery

The consular office provides the expected collection date when the application is submitted. The previous valid passport or temporary passport should normally be brought when collecting the new document; it is cancelled and returned subject to the applicable rules. In justified cases, postal delivery may be allowed if the applicant supplies the required prepaid Special Delivery envelope and postal-delivery request.

Consular Missions & Application Centres in the UK

4 verified physical submission centres across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland

London
Consular Section and Polish Community Affairs — Embassy of the Republic of Poland

Address: 10 Bouverie Street, London EC4Y 8AX

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Manchester
Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Manchester

Address: Manchester One, 51 Portland Street, Manchester M1 3LD

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Edinburgh
Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Edinburgh

Address: 2 Kinnear Road, Edinburgh EH3 5PE

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Belfast
Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Belfast

Address: 67 Malone Road, Belfast BT9 6SB

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Frequently Asked Questions

Key questions on consular processing, appointments, and fees for Poland nationals in the UK

Yes. The current Polish government guidance does not impose a fixed 6- or 12-month renewal window. You can apply for a new passport even when the existing passport still has years remaining. Re-issue is also appropriate when personal data need to be changed or when the passport no longer has enough space for visas and border stamps.

The standard adult Polish passport fee is £123. Eligible applicants who qualify for a reduced fee generally pay £62. A passport for a child under 12 costs £40, while a passport for a child aged 12–18 costs £62. Fees are payable when the application is submitted.

PESEL requirements depend on the applicant's circumstances. The standard adult passport checklist does not state that every renewal applicant must bring separate PESEL documentation. People born outside Poland or people who do not yet have the required Polish civil-status records may need Polish birth or marriage records and, in some cases, PESEL-related processing before or during the passport procedure.

No. For an adult application, the current Polish government guidance says the passport application is prepared electronically by a consular employee during the appointment. You check the information and confirm it by signing electronically on a Signature Pad. You still need to book the appointment through e-Konsulat and bring the required supporting documents and photograph.

Postal delivery may be possible in justified circumstances if the consulate agrees. You must bring a correctly addressed and prepaid Special Delivery return envelope of up to 100g and the required request for postal delivery to the passport appointment. The consulate does not send a passport outside the area of competence of the office that accepted the application.

You can ask the consulate about a temporary Polish passport. The current UK fee table lists £18 for a temporary passport issued while waiting for a biometric passport, while a standard temporary passport costs £44 during normal office hours. The temporary document may not be accepted for every destination, so check the destination country's current entry requirements before travelling.
Verified Official Links

Cross-reference appointment schedules and document requirements with primary government websites:

  • Embassy of the Republic of Poland in London / Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Manchester / Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Edinburgh / Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Belfast
  • Polish consular offices in the United Kingdom
  • GOV.UK - Update your UKVI account details
UKVI eVisa & Status Check

A UKVI share code is currently valid for 90 days. Keep your passport details up to date in your UKVI account and ensure your eVisa is linked to your new passport before international travel.

UK Status & Consular Requirements:
  • UK immigration status such as settled status, pre-settled status or a UK visa is not listed by the current Polish adult passport guidance as a standard passport document. Polish citizens apply for their Polish passport through the Polish consular authorities.
  • The Polish government states that an adult passport application may be submitted at any Polish consular office in the UK, so applicants should not assume that they must use the office nearest their home address.
  • Applicants should follow the individual consular office's current appointment and collection instructions because appointment availability and local procedures can differ.
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