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Travel and transport

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Avoiding the summer rush

The highest demand for urgent passport applications is during the summer months, with London being the busiest office. If your passport expires in the summer apply well in advance and consider using Check & Send to help avoid mistakes.

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Need passport advice?

For help, call the IPS Passport Adviceline on 0300 222 0000.

The Adviceline is open:
- 8.00 am to 8.00 pm Monday to Friday
- 9.00 am to 5.30 pm weekends and public holidays

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