The Passport Service may in limited circumstances issue an additional passport in accordance with the terms of the Passports Act, 2008 to a citizen where business, frequent travel or particular visa requirements make it necessary to hold a second travel document.
The Passport Service considers applications for second passports for business purposes on a case by case basis. Extra time is needed to process these applications.
A first time business passport can be applied for using a standard paper based passport application (APS 2E) form. This form is available from the applicant's local Embassy or Consulate.
The applicant must submit a letter with the application form outlining that the application is for a business passport, along with the following supporting documents:
- Current personal passport (or photocopy of all pages)
- Letter from HR department demonstrating business case for second passport
- Company registration certificate
- Evidence that supports the need for a second passport, such as:
- visa stamps in current passport
- travel itineraries (future travel plans).
While applications for second passports are not currently facilitated via Passport Online, the Passport Service is continuing to expand its online service. This work is currently focused on making the service available to all first time applicants worldwide.
The Passport Service will contact the applicant in question to ensure that they have all the information they need to complete their application for a second passport.
