There are four ways in which you can renew your passport: • Send the form off yourself from Spain • Go to Madrid • Return to the UK to obtain your new passport • Or use a service like ‘Check and Send’ Completing the form If you choose to process your application yourself you need to allocate plenty of time and read through the instructions very carefully. The passport photo is a particular hurdle to negotiate. The guidelines for this have become tighter and it must: • Have a cream or pale grey background • A neutral expression – no smiling! • Be printed on high quality photographic paper • Have a clear view of your face – no stray hairs You need to obtain a counter-signatory … [Read more...] about Renewing a UK passport in Spain