BRITISH PASSPORT

If you have been naturalised and obtained your ceremony certificate, you can proceed to apply for your first British passport

If you have not been naturalised and have the right to become British, you can still apply through this page
If you need a British passport urgently, you can book an appointment by clicking here

WHICHEVER ROUTE YOU PREFER YOU CAN ASK US TO HELP YOU APPLY

If you first need to be naturalised and then apply for a British passport, we offer both service options at a discount rate

Request an email response or book your free 30 minute telephone consultation and see if we can help you

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Passport Guidelines

How can I apply for my British passport?

You have two ways of applying for your British passport.

You can pop into your local Post Office and pick up the application form, click here to search for your closest Post Office and post it or you can use the Passport Check and Send service or, apply online which is much more convenient.

Who thought this form was simple?
Like most application forms, some questions might seem alien to you or you're not sure which box to tick or know how to answer a certain type of question or, will they expect me to attend a face-to-face interview if the British passport is my first one.

Processing times
You should receive a decision within 3 weeks of passport office receiving your application if renewing, but if it's your first one, allow 6 weeks.

If you cannot wait 6 weeks, you can book an urgent appointment to help speed things up.

If you are outside the UK needing your passport urgently, you can apply by clicking this link.

Passport Photo
When you apply for your new passport you should provide a passport photo within the last month to be valid. If you need help obtaining your passport photos click here.

Disability
If you're having trouble applying for your passport because of a disability, you can contact us or click here for support.

Passport Fees
Passport office offers different costs for passports, you have:
  • Adult 34 pages
  • Adult 50 pages
  • Children aged 0-15
  • People born before 2 September 1929 (no charge).