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Romanian Passport Renewal in the UK 2026 (eConsulat / Romanian Consulates)

Complete 2026 guide to renewing a Romanian biometric passport in the UK. Check eConsulat appointments, the €59 passport booklet cost, required documents, biometrics, CRDS rules, processing time and Romanian consulates in London, Birmingham, Manchester and Edinburgh.

Consular Authority & Service Provider

Official diplomatic jurisdiction and outsourced centre operators in the UK

Diplomatic Mission / Consular Section:Ministerul Afacerilor Externe (MAE) / Direcția Generală de Pașapoarte (DGP) / Romanian diplomatic missions and consular offices in the United KingdomResponsible for passport issuance, nationality verification, and consular approvals for residents in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Outsourced Application Partner:Consulate General of Romania and other Romanian consular offices in the United Kingdom through the eConsulat platformOperates submission counters, biometric data capture, document intake, and secure return courier services.
Primary Renewal Window:There is no fixed 6-month renewal window. A Romanian citizen may apply for a new electronic passport while the current passport is still valid. A CRDS passport must not be used after certain personal-data changes, such as a surname change, and a new passport should be obtained when the existing document can no longer be used for the holder's circumstances.
Standard Turnaround:Up to 60 working days (statutory non-EU timeline)

Official 2026 Consular Fee Schedule

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

Electronic passport — adult
€59.00 EUR equivalent
Details:The €59 amount represents the cost of the electronic passport booklet. The exact GBP equivalent and accepted payment method are determined by the Romanian mission handling the application.
Electronic passport — minor aged 12–18
€59.00 EUR equivalent
Details:The electronic passport is valid for 5 years for applicants aged 12 to 18.
Electronic passport — child under 12
€59.00 EUR equivalent
Details:The electronic passport is valid for 3 years for applicants under 12.
Temporary passport
€20.00 EUR booklet cost
Details:Temporary passports have a separate cost and are issued only in legally permitted circumstances.

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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Valid Romanian passport, if the applicant already has one.
Valid Romanian identity card, where the applicant has one and it is relevant to the application.
Romanian civil-status documents in original where required, especially where personal information has changed or the relevant event is not already correctly recorded in Romanian records.
For a name change or marital-status change, the relevant Romanian marriage certificate or other Romanian civil-status document, where applicable.
Proof of lawful residence or stay in the United Kingdom where required for the chosen passport category or for a CRDS application.
For a CRDS passport, evidence of the applicant's domicile/right of residence in the United Kingdom as required by the current Romanian passport rules.
Payment evidence or the applicable payment method required by the Romanian consular office.
Any additional documents requested by the consular office where citizenship, identity, civil status or previously recorded personal data need verification.
For minors, the required Romanian birth certificate, identity documents of the parents or legal representatives and the legally required parental consent or court documents, depending on the circumstances.

Step-by-Step Application Workflow

Sequential procedure from online government filing to passport collection

Step 1
Choose the correct Romanian passport category

First determine whether you need an ordinary Romanian electronic passport or a CRDS passport with the United Kingdom recorded as your country of domicile. Living in the UK does not automatically mean that a person must apply for CRDS; the domicile status and supporting documents determine the correct category.

Step 2
Create your request in eConsulat

Use the official eConsulat platform to select the Romanian consular service for passport issuance. Enter the requested personal details and follow the platform's instructions for the selected passport category. The consular office may require additional information or documents depending on the case.

Step 3
Book and attend the appointment

Select an available appointment with the relevant Romanian consular office. Passport applications are personal-service procedures and the applicant must normally appear in person. The consular office verifies the identity and documents before accepting the application.

Step 4
Provide photograph and biometric data

The passport application includes facial-image capture and, where legally required, fingerprints. Children under 12 are exempt from the fingerprint requirement. Applicants should follow the consulate's current instructions rather than preparing a separate photograph unless the specific service requires one.

Step 5
Pay the passport booklet cost

The electronic passport booklet cost is €59. The exact amount payable in GBP can vary according to the consular office's local-currency conversion and payment arrangements. Check the current payment information in eConsulat or directly with the mission before attending.

Step 6
Wait for production and collect the passport

For electronic passport applications submitted at Romanian diplomatic missions or consular offices in countries outside the EU, the statutory processing period can be up to 60 working days. The UK is treated as a third country in relation to the EU for this rule. The passport can normally be collected through the Romanian mission specified in the application, subject to the available collection options.

Consular Missions & Application Centres in the UK

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

London
Consulatul General al României la Londra

Address: Glen House, 1st Floor, 22 Glenthorne Road, London W6 0PP

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Birmingham
Consulatul General al României la Birmingham

Address: 104–106 Colmore Row, Birmingham B3 3AG

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Manchester
Consulatul General al României la Manchester

Address: 9 Cooper Street, Manchester M2 2FW

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Edinburgh
Consulatul General al României la Edinburgh

Address: 7–9 North St David Street, Edinburgh EH2 1AW

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. Romanian passport rules do not impose a general fixed six-month renewal window. You can apply for a new electronic passport while the current passport is still valid. The reason for replacing an existing passport may also include changes to personal data or other circumstances that make the current document unsuitable.

The electronic passport booklet cost is €59. The exact amount paid in GBP can vary according to the Romanian consular office's exchange-rate and payment arrangements. Check eConsulat or the relevant consulate for the current GBP amount before attending.

Not automatically. CRDS means a Romanian passport that records the holder's domicile as being abroad. Simply living or working in the UK does not by itself determine that the passport must be CRDS. The correct category depends on the person's Romanian domicile status and supporting documents.

Yes, passport applications are personal procedures and the applicant normally has to appear at the Romanian mission or consular office. Identity checks, facial-image capture and, where required, fingerprint collection are performed as part of the application.

The statutory maximum for an electronic passport application submitted at a Romanian mission or consular office in a country outside the European Union is up to 60 working days. Because the United Kingdom is outside the EU, the 60-working-day category applies to applications submitted in the UK. Actual completion can be earlier, but applicants should not plan on a guaranteed 4–6 week timeframe.

A lost or stolen passport should be reported to the competent Romanian authorities or consular office and handled as a separate case rather than treated as an ordinary renewal. If personal identification details have changed, such as a surname after marriage, the old passport should not continue to be used as though the information were unchanged. The consular office may require Romanian civil-status records or other supporting documents before issuing the new passport.
Verified Official Links

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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 is mainly relevant where the applicant must prove lawful residence or domicile in the United Kingdom, particularly for a CRDS passport application.
  • Examples of UK status evidence can include EU Settlement Scheme status or another valid UK immigration permission, subject to the documents accepted for the specific application.
  • A Romanian citizen living in the UK with a Romanian domicile in Romania does not automatically need a CRDS passport simply because they reside in the UK.
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