Ask a question to our immigration solicitors for free immigration advice or book an appointment for detailed immigration advice and consultation concerning your application for British passport. You can apply for first British passport as soon as you have acquired the British nationality status due to your birth, naturalisation or registration. If the applicant is outside the UK, the applicant can apply for first British passort from outside the UK using application form OS online.
An application for first British passport from outside the UK can take up to 6 months for the first British passport to be issued to the applicant. A decision on first British passport from inside the UK is normally made within 3 to 6 weeks.
If you are a British citizen otherwise than by descent and your child is born outside the UK, your child will be British citizen by descent. You can apply for the first British passport of your child from outside the UK by showing that you are a British citizen otherwise than by descent and your child has become British by descent becuase you automatically passed on your British citizenship to your child born outside the UK.
You can apply for your first adult British passport after naturalisation as a British Citizen. You can apply for the renewal of your British passport before or after the expiry of your British passport. If you are resident abroad, you can apply for renewal of your British passport from outside the UK. You can track your passport application immediately if you apply online or after 3 weeks if you apply by post.
You can also pick up passport application forms from your local Post Office and apply by post, or use the Post Office Check and Send service. It takes up to 3 weeks to renew or replace a passport online. It may take longer for a first adult passport. You may be able to get a passport urgently to travel for compassionate reasons or work, or to prove your identity.
We can represent you in your application for British passport and carry out all the work on your application until decision is made by the HM Passport Office HMPO on your British passport application. The casework to be carried out by our immigration solicitors in relation to your application for British passport will entail the following:.
Unless your application is very complicated, our fees for an application for British passport are as given in the fee table below:. The agreed fixed fee will depend on the complexity of your application for British passport and the volume of casework involved in the application. If you are outside the UK, you can apply for your British passport online.
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We couldn't find a match for your search. Please check the suburb, city or postcode you entered and try again. Map List. You'll need to pass a speaking and listening test at an approved centre - you can find a secure English language test provider on GOV. If the Home Office finds you've left something out, they might refuse to accept your application. These are people who know you and can help prove your identity.
They can't be a referee if they've had a criminal conviction in the last 10 years, unless a certain period of time has passed. For example, the rehabilitation period for a fine is 1 year. You can find the rehabilitation periods on GOV. Before you apply, check the list and the rest of the rules for referees in the nationality guidance on GOV.
The list of who can be a referee is under 'Commonly used terms'. If something is missing or wrong, the Home Office can refuse to accept your application and you will not get your money back.
You might have to wait 10 years before you can apply again. You should talk to an adviser if you need help with completing your application or providing evidence. It's a good idea to send your paper application by recorded delivery, so you can make sure it's delivered.
If you're not married or in a civil partnership with a British citizen, the way you apply will depend on your current immigration status. You can find out how to:. You need to tell the Home Office if you change your personal details during this time. For example, if you change your address. The Home Office will write to you if they need more details about your application.
You should reply within 2 weeks if you can. If the Home Office doesn't hear from you by then, they might make a decision on your application based on the information they already have. This information will confirm your identity. You usually have to pay for an appointment, but you might get a free appointment at a larger centre.
You can also scan your documents at this appointment for a fee. You can check what to bring and if anyone needs to go with you on GOV. If your application is successful, you must arrange a citizenship ceremony. These are usually held at your local council. Find out more about booking your citizenship ceremony on GOV.
Find out more about replacing or correcting your citizenship certificate on GOV. Make sure the details on your current passport are the same as your citizenship certificate.
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