Is a British national the same as a British citizen?

A British national, or United Kingdom national, is a person who possesses a type of British nationality. This includes anyone who is a: British citizen.

What do I need to do to get a British passport?

Understand how to get a British passport, take the UK citizenship test, and more. If you are living in the UK and want to settle permanently, you can apply for UK permanent residency – also known as UK indefinite leave to remain – and then have the chance to apply for full UK citizenship.

Do you have to be born in the UK to get British citizenship?

You do not automatically get British citizenship if you were born in the UK. It depends on when you were born and your parents’ circumstances. You may be eligible to apply for citizenship if you were born in the UK and are not a British citizen. You may be able to apply for citizenship by ‘naturalisation’, depending on your situation.

Can a child get a British passport if they are born outside the UK?

You can apply for your British passport. It is possible to claim British nationality where a person is born outside of the UK to a British parent who was also born outside of the UK. The rules are complex and often need further research. There are provisions in British nationality law for children under 18.

Can a EU citizen apply for a British passport?

You can apply for a British passport if you’re a: There will be no change to the rights and status of EU citizens currently living in the UK until 30 June 2021, or 31 December 2020 if the UK leaves the EU without a deal. You and your family can apply to the EU Settlement Scheme to continue living in the UK.

How can I get a British passport?

Great, there are several ways you can apply for a UK passport. The simplest way is to apply online at the Gov.UK website. You will be required to fill out an online form and you will need to provide identification through various documents. You will also need 2 identical passport photos taken in the last 2 months.

How to get an UK passport?

Part 1 of 3: Gathering Required Documents and Photos Confirm that you have British nationality. You must have British nationality to be eligible to receive a UK passport. Locate your birth or adoption certificate. If you’re applying for your first UK passport, you will need your birth or adoption certificate. Gather any additional identification documents.

How do you renew an UK passport?

There are two ways to renew your passport – you can either do it online or via a paper application in person at the Post Office. You will need passport photos of yourself for each method – digital photos if you are applying online or physical photos if you are applying in person. Note that there are very strict requirements for both photo types.

What is an UK passport?

A British passport is a travel document issued by the United Kingdom to individuals holding any form of British nationality. It grants the bearer international passage in accordance with visa requirements and serves as proof of citizenship.