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Applying for a British Passport is the last step of your UK citizenship journey. You can use this document to prove your status as a British national.
You can submit your British Passport application process once you have become a British citizen. This document will let you prove your status as a UK national, either after registration or naturalisation.
A passport is a travel document that will allow you to enter and leave the country free from immigration controls. It can also be used as proof of identity for accessing benefits and services and also represents proof of right to work, study and live permanently in the UK.
Our team of immigration lawyers can help you submit your form or apply for a British Passport for your children.
You can request your passport via one of the following methods:
If you are applying from abroad, you must follow a different procedure. The process you will have to go through will depend on the particular rules of the country you are applying from.
To avoid any delay in your application, it is essential to fill in each part of your form correctly. When completing your documents, you should keep in mind the following:
When submitting your application, you must ensure that you send only your original documents. Photocopies are not accepted, but you can get an official copy of the evidence that you are not able to gather.
The following are the documents required to apply for your first British passport:
If your documents are not in English or Welsh, you must also provide a certified translation.
A counter-signatory is someone of your choice who can confirm your identity. Their role is to confirm that they have known you personally for at least two years and that, to the best of their knowledge, the information you have provided in your application is correct.
Your counter-signatory must:
You will not need a countersignatory if you are applying online or from abroad.
The cost of your British passport will vary depending on the type of application you are making, and from where you are submitting your form.
If you are applying from the UK, you will be charged as follows:
These prices are correct as of February 2023.
All your documentation will be returned separately from your passport once your application is completed. If you wish, you can pay an additional charge for a secure delivery, that will let you track your package. You will be responsible for providing a valid UK address where your documents and passport will be delivered.
Any personal information used or provided during your interview will be destroyed after your passport is issued.
If you need support with your passport application, you can get in touch today.
It can be a frustrating and expensive experienced when your British passport application is denied. As immigration lawyers, we can advise you on how to submit the strongest possible application for a British passport.
Below are some of the reasons why your British passport application may be refused.
In order to avoid your British passport application being refused, you should meet the following criteria:
We can assist you if your passport application was refused. Contact us today to get advice from a dedicated immigration lawyer.
At WMYV, we understand the importance a passport can have on your freedom and peace of mind.
Our immigration lawyers can assist you through each stage of the application process.
One of our lawyers will assist you by:
Reach out to us for more information or to see how we can help you?
In order to be able to apply for a British passport, you must have been granted naturalised status. You will need your Certificate of Naturalisation to apply for your passport if you are not British by birth or descent.
Your passport will be valid for ten years but can be withdrawn or suspended at any time. You may not be able to get a new passport, or your existing passport may be taken from you, if any of the following apply:
Before you apply for your British passport, you will need to gather some essential documents for your first British passport. As a naturalised citizen, you will need your Naturalisation Certificate and the passport that you used to come to the UK as a foreign national. You cannot send photocopies and only original travel documents will be accepted.
In addition to your original travel documents, you will also need to send two identical photos which will need to be countersigned by a person of good standing in the community. If you are applying from within the UK, the counter-signatory will need to live in the UK and hold a British passport.
They will be required to sign your application and photograph to confirm that they have known you for more than two years, that the photo is a likeness of you and that, as far as they are aware, the information you have provided is correct.
They need to write the following statement on the back of one photo: “I certify that this is a true likeness of [title and full name of adult or child who is getting the passport].” They may be contacted by HM Passport Office to confirm the information and this can delay the process if they are unreachable for any reason.
Depending on your circumstances, you may be summoned for an interview to confirm your passport application. This must be booked at your local HM Office.
The interview will take about 30 minutes. If it is successful, your case will be finalised, but you will still have to wait for your passport to be delivered to you.
As this will be your first adult British passport, the application process may take a little longer. Her Majesty’s Passport Office (HMPO) will need to carry out more checks on your British passport application to ensure you are entitled to it.
When you apply for a British passport, allow at least six weeks for your passport application to be processed. You have to send your existing travel documents with your application. So it is important not to book any travel until after you have received your British passport.
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