What you need for pass applications
Use this page to find out what documents to send us when applying for a pass, it will mean we can send you your pass quickly. Your application may be rejected if these guidelines are not followed:
General rules for ALL passes Acceptable Photograph guidelines Disabled Passes (and +Carer)Visually Impaired Person PassesSenior Pass Auto Renewals
General rules for ALL passes
Follow these guidelines before submitting your application.
We will then aim to dispatch your pass within 11 days of receiving your completed online application. If you apply by paper we aim to dispatch your pass within 25 days of receiving your completed application form.
You must provide a date of birth
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You
must provide full address details – including house number/name, street,
postcode
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The name of the pass application/account name must match the name on the proof documents
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If you are a
parent/guardian applying for a pass on behalf of your child (MegaTravel and
16-18 Travel Passes) then you must create a MyTSY account in the name of the
child with a separate email address (not your own email address if it has
already been used on your own MyTSY account)
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Your photo must meet the acceptable photo guidelines below.
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Proof of identity documents we accept for all passes (see additional guidance for Disabled and Disabled + Carer):
- Birth certificate – scanned copy or photo of the certificate uploaded
- NHS Medical Card - scanned copy or photo of the card uploaded
- NHS Medical Prescriptions - scanned copy or photo of the prescription uploaded
- Any other official letter that states your date of birth.
- Passport identifier – the 28 characters on the bottom line of your passport e.g. 1041211587GBR0205169F1604120
- Driving licence number
Please do not send us the original documents if applying by post – a photocopy is all we need.
Unfortunately we can't accept a letter confirming your National Insurance number as proof of identity, as it doesn't state your date of birth.
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Acceptable Photograph Guidelines
Your photo must meet the following guidelines:
Your face should fill ¾ of the photo. You must be facing forward.
 
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Make sure the photo isn’t too dark
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No half selfies – we need to see your full face
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No sunglasses
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No hats
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No one else should
be in the picture
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Just your head and shoulders – not full body shots
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No app filters
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Disabled Passes
*Your proof of disability document must be recent and dated within six months of your application*
Documents we accept as proof:
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A letter from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) showing that you have been awarded Higher Rate Mobility Component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA).
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Personal Independence Payment (PIP) letter which must state a score of 8 points in either Moving Around or Communicating to qualify for a pass.
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Proof that you have been awarded a “Blue Badge”
We need to
see both sides of the blue badge (one side shows your name and photo and the
other side has the ‘valid to’ date).
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Proof that you are receiving War Pensioner's Mobility Supplement
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A letter from your local authority confirming that you are entitled to
a pass
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A completed
Mental Health Transport Concession form signed and stamped by your
psychiatrist (Barnsley only)
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Disabled Pass + Carer passes:
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We will issue you with a “with carer” pass if you qualify as above AND qualify for:
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the Daily Living Component of PIP at the Enhanced Rate, or
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Higher Rate Care Component of DLA, or
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Higher Rate Attendance Allowance, or if
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You have a letter from your local authority confirming that you are entitled to a +carer pass.
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 Visually Impaired Person Passes
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Applying for first time:
If you are applying for a visually impaired pass for the first time you need to provide one of the following:
- A letter from your local authority confirming that you are entitled to a visually impaired/partially sighted pass.
- A letter from Sheffield Royal Society for the blind, or you can contact them and they will apply on your behalf.
Renewals:
If you already hold a Visually Impaired Person's pass and it is due for renewal we will not need you to submit proof documents again. When it's time to renew your pass please email us at passes@sypte.co.uk or call us on 01709 515151. |
Disabled passes are valid until your 66th birthday after which you qualify for a Senior Pass instead.
Exception: You can retain a disabled person's pass after age 66 if you are:
a) blind or partially sighted, or
b) qualify for a "with carer" pass.
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Senior Pass Auto Renewals
If your pass expires we will send you a new pass automatically. All you need to do is look out for it landing on your doormat. You can find more information on the Senior Pass Renewals page.
Your new pass should arrive 4-6 weeks before your current pass expires. If your new travel pass hasn’t arrived 4 weeks before your current pass expires, please let us know by emailing passes@sypte.co.uk or calling 01709 515151.
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