Renewing a British Passport in Malta

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Trinilang New member

Member since 02 June 2019

TrinilangNew member09 August 2022 05:43:09

Hello Everyone!

I'm a retired British citizen with 10-year post-Brexit residency in Malta. I have just realised that my GB Passport is about to expire. Is it possible to renew one's passport personally here in Malta?

Or is it necessary to send my passport back to the UK, or apply to the UK passport office online? I don't 'need' my passport immediately, as I'm not planning to travel any time soon but this is something I really must do. I'd appreciate any tips from people who have been through the process and can advise me. Many thanks to you all. Trinilang

GozoMo Malta Expert

Member since 29 September 2015

GozoMoMalta Expert09 August 2022 06:18:46

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@Trinilang

You cannot renew it here, do it on line I don't know about now but when we renewed ours it took less then two weeks.

DP4 Contributor

Member since 16 November 2015

DP4Contributor09 August 2022 08:00:02

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Renewed mine on line ( it's the digital photo that took awhile), you have to send back your old passport, but all is explained on their website.

Trinilang New member

Member since 02 June 2019

TrinilangNew member09 August 2022 08:23:04

@GozoMo

Thank you so much, GozoMo!

I appreciate the info!

Trinilang

Trinilang New member

Member since 02 June 2019

TrinilangNew member09 August 2022 08:27:11

@DP4

Hi DP4,

Thank you very much.

It's good to know that others have done it without too much hassle!

I've been alarmed however at recent news reports that the UK Passport Service is working with enormous backlogs and has even lost passports!

I might wait until after the 'summer rush'

Many thanks for sharing your experience.

Trinilang

GozoMo Malta Expert

Member since 29 September 2015

GozoMoMalta Expert09 August 2022 10:14:52

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@Trinilang

Don't know if it's true, I read on a different forum that overseas passports where being issued quicker then the

UK ones.

SimCityAT Expert

Member since 08 April 2014

SimCityATExpert09 August 2022 10:34:50

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@Trinilang

Here is the link to renew your passport.
https://www.gov.uk/overseas-passports

For overseas renewals, they go to 2 separate offices, saying that make sure you do give ample time to renew.

If you have a Malta residency card you can travel between Malta and the UK up to the expiry date. The 3 month rule doesn't apply.

DP4 Contributor

Member since 16 November 2015

DP4Contributor09 August 2022 11:24:26

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And if your visiting any EU country , if you use your UK passport wirh your Malta residency card together you can use the EU members sections .

Trinilang New member

Member since 02 June 2019

TrinilangNew member09 August 2022 13:19:55

@GozoMo

Gosh!

That's interesting!

Thanks for mentioning that!

Trinilang

Trinilang New member

Member since 02 June 2019

TrinilangNew member09 August 2022 13:21:56

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@SimCityAT

Many thanks for this very useful link, SimCityAT!

I really appreciate your help and advice.

Trinilang

Trinilang New member

Member since 02 June 2019

TrinilangNew member09 August 2022 13:23:37

#11

@DP4

That's great to know, DP4.

Thank you so much!

Trinilang

karmenucallus80 Member

Member since 18 February 2023

karmenucallus80Member18 February 2023 17:54:35

#12

Where you need to send the expired British passport pls

GozoMo Malta Expert

Member since 29 September 2015

GozoMoMalta Expert18 February 2023 18:33:33

#13

2173

Where you need to send the expired British passport pls
-@karmenucallus80

You apply on line and the information will be on there, I believe the post offices here will not accept

them now, you have to send it with a courier.

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