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Published Wednesday 24 January 2018 - 15:00 Modified Wednesday 24 January 2018 - 15:00

We have just renewed my husband’s UK passport and completed the process online.

We took a photograph against a blank background with our iPad and uploaded it on to the official site. If the photo is not acceptable they keep telling you until you upload one they think is suitable.

A simple and efficient process. The passport arrived within two weeks.

B. Adams, Charente

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