Stephen Chapman | UK Rep to ICAO ICBWG
HM Passport Office

Stephen has represented HM Passport Office in international forums and to other travel document issuing authorities since 2007.  He currently attends the ICAO Implementation & Capacity Building Work and has led sub-groups leading to guidance being published by ICAO to assist states understanding and implementing the international standards and practices in the field.  He is also one of the UK's representatives to the ICAO Technical & Advisory Working Group. As the single point of contact for enquiries about the British passport and the other 38 types of passport and travel documents and how they are issued, Stephen has built up a reputation for his extensive knowledge of the sector, excellent stakeholder engagement and speaking skills, and his ability to engage and influence a wide range of interlocutors both in government and the private sector. Stephen plans to leave government service in 2025 after 42 years across several government departments including the FCDO, Dept of Trade & Industry and Dept of Transport.