Do I qualify for a British passport?
Do I qualify for a British passport?
You must have British nationality to apply for or hold a British passport. Having British nationality does not guarantee you a passport. For example, you may not get a new passport (or your existing passport may be taken from you) if: you’re suspected of a serious crime and an arrest warrant has been issued.
How much does a UK passport cost?
Passport fees
| Apply online | Apply by paper form | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (16 and over) standard 34-page passport | £75.50 | £85 |
| Adult (16 and over) 50-page frequent traveller passport | £85.50 | £95 |
| Child (under 16) standard 34-page passport | £49 | £58.50 |
| Child (under 16) 50-page frequent traveller passport | £59 | £68.50 |
Are British passports valid after Brexit?
Is my EU/UK passport still valid after Brexit? UK passport holders will be able to travel to the EU/EFTA on their passport as long as it is less than 10 years old and has at least six months left on its expiry date. That includes the burgundy EU/UK passports and the new blue UK passports.
How much does a first time British passport cost?
If you’re in the UK, you can either: apply online – it costs £75.50. apply with a paper form – it costs £85.
Who is eligible to apply for a British passport?
You can apply for a British passport if you’re a: British citizen. British overseas territories citizen. British overseas citizen. British subject. British national (overseas) British protected person.
Can a child born in a British colony get a British passport?
Different rules apply to children born in British colonies and territories. The UK recognizes dual citizenship. This means that any other citizenship you have will not conflict with your claim to British citizenship.
Can a second generation British citizen apply for a British passport?
Occasionally the second generation born outside the UK can apply for a British passport because their grandparent was in “crown service” (was a military or government employee overseas) at the time of the applicant’s parent’s birth.
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.