You can apply for a British passport if you are already a British citizen by birth, naturalisation or registration. You can apply for a British passport both from inside and outside the UK if you are a British Citizen, whether by descent or otherwise than by descent. Our specialist team of immigration solicitors can provide expert legal advice and representation for your British passport application.
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Application For First British Passport
You can apply for your first British passport as soon as you have acquired British nationality status due to your birth, naturalisation or registration. If the applicant is outside the UK, the applicant can apply for a first British passport from outside the UK using the application form OS online. An application for a first British passport from outside the UK can take up to 6 months for the passport to be issued.
If the applicant is in the UK, they can apply for their first British passport either online or by completing a paper form. A decision on the first British passport from inside the UK is normally made within 3 to 6 weeks.
Application for the First British Passport Of A British Child Born Outside The UK
If you are a British citizen otherwise than by descent and your child is born outside the UK, your child will be a British citizen by descent. You can apply for your child's first British passport from outside the UK by showing that you are a British citizen otherwise than by descent and your child has become British by descent because you automatically passed on your British citizenship to your child born outside the UK.
Application For First British Passport After Naturalisation
You can apply for your first adult British passport after naturalisation as a British Citizen. It normally takes up to 6 weeks for Her Majesty's Passport Office (HMPO) to process the application.
Application For Renewal Of British Passport
You can apply to renew your British passport before or after its expiry. If you are a resident abroad, you can apply from outside the UK. If you are living in the UK, you can apply from inside the UK. You can track your passport application immediately if you apply online or after 3 weeks if you apply by post.
How To Apply For Renewal of a British Passport?
You can apply online to renew, replace or update your passport. 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 is cheaper to apply for a passport online than by post.
How Long It Takes To Renew British Passport?
It takes up to 3 weeks to renew or replace a passport online. It may take longer for a first adult passport. However, you may be able to get a passport urgently to travel for compassionate reasons, work, or to prove your identity.
What Is Urgent Service For British Passport Application?
You can pay to get your passport sooner if you’ve not already applied and you think the standard service will take too long. You need to book a passport office appointment and pay online. You can book an appointment up to 3 weeks in advance.
You can apply for a faster service if both:
- you are in the UK
- you need to renew, replace or update a passport, or get a first-child passport
You cannot use urgent service in the following circumstances:
- If you are outside the UK, apply for an emergency travel document.
- If you are applying for a first adult passport, you should use the standard service.
- If you have already applied for a passport and have not received it yet, do not pay for an urgent passport - you will not get your passport sooner.
How To Apply for a British Passport Using the Urgent Service?
There are 2 ways to apply for an urgent passport. You’ll need to attend an appointment at your nearest passport office as part of the application.
1-Week Fast Track: Under the 1-Week Fast Track Service, your new passport is delivered to your home within 7 days of your appointment (excluding bank holidays). Someone might need to be in to sign for it.
You can use the 1 Week Fast Track Service to:
- renew an adult or child passport
- change your name on your passport (for example, with a marriage certificate or deed poll)
- make changes to your personal details on your passport (for example, your gender)
- replace a lost, stolen or damaged passport
- apply for a child's first British passport
How Can We Help With a British Passport Application?
We can represent you in your application for a British passport and carry out all the work on your application until a 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 a British passport will entail the following:
- Assessing your eligibility for a British passport by considering your nationality status;
- Advising you on the relevant laws, procedures and requirements for an application for a British passport;
- Advising you on the relevant documents to be submitted in support of your British passport application;
- Completing the relevant application form for a British passport application;
- Preparing a cover letter in support of your British passport application, explaining in detail your eligibility for a British passport;
- Submitting the application for a British passport to HM Passport Office (HMPO) and liaising with the HM Passport Office until a decision is made by the HM Passport Office on your British passport application.
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Our immigration solicitors are specialists in British passport applications. As one of the best immigration solicitors for British passport applications, we have an excellent track record of successfully helping clients with their British passport applications. Our highly experienced and fully qualified immigration solicitors can provide fast, friendly, reliable, and fixed-fee immigration advice and legal representation for your British citizenship passport.
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At Premium Solicitors, our strength lies in the expertise, dedication, and unwavering commitment of our immigration solicitors in London. We understand that British passport matters are life-changing events, and our team is here to guide you through every step of the British passport application process with professionalism and care.
Our team comprises a diverse group of immigration solicitors, each bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table. We are united by a shared goal: to deliver the highest level of legal support and advocacy tailored to your immigration needs.
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Our Fixed Fees for British Passport Applications
Our fixed fees for a British passport application are listed in the fee table below. However, depending on the volume of work and complexity of the matter, we may charge an additional fee of £300 to £600 in some cases.
| Application Type | Our Fixed Fees |
| Adult (16 and over) standard 34-page passport | £1,000 |
| Adult (16 and over) 50-page frequent traveller passport | £1,000 |
| Child (under 16) standard 34-page passport | £1,000 |
| Child (under 16) 50-page frequent traveller passport | £1,000 |
| Passport for people born on or before 2 September 1929 | £1,000 |
In addition to our fee, you also have to pay the HMPO fee for the British passport application.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) For British Passport Application
The following are the various Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about an application for a British passport:
A British passport is an official travel document issued by the UK government to individuals who hold British citizenship. It allows the holder to travel internationally and confirms their identity and nationality. A British passport also enables the holder to re-enter the United Kingdom freely and access consular assistance abroad.
You can apply for a British passport if you are a British citizen. This includes individuals who have:
- Were born in the UK and automatically acquired British citizenship
- Naturalised as a British citizen
- Registered as a British citizen
- Acquired citizenship through British parents
If you have recently obtained citizenship through naturalisation or registration, you must first attend your citizenship ceremony before applying for a passport.
You can apply for a British passport either:
- Online application through the official UK government passport service, or
- Paper application using the passport application form available at certain Post Offices.
The application must include the required documents, photographs, and the relevant government fee.
The documents required may vary depending on your circumstances, but commonly include:
- British citizenship certificate or UK birth certificate
- Current or previous passport (if applicable)
- Proof of identity
- Passport photographs meeting UK standards
- Supporting documents, such as parents’ passports for child applications
Providing incorrect or incomplete documents can delay the passport application process.
Yes. A parent or legal guardian can apply for a child’s British passport if the child is a British citizen. The application usually requires:
- The child’s full birth certificate
- Parents’ passport details
- Evidence of parental responsibility
- Child passport photographs
Both parents may need to provide details during the application.
Yes. Immigration solicitors at Premium Solicitors can assist with checking eligibility, reviewing supporting documents, and preparing the application to ensure it meets the relevant requirements.
Professional legal assistance can be particularly helpful where:
- The applicant has complex nationality issues
- The applicant was born overseas
- There are name discrepancies or missing documents
A passport application may be refused if the authorities believe:
- The applicant is not entitled to British citizenship
- The application contains incorrect information
- Required documents have not been provided
In such cases, legal advice may be necessary to review the refusal and determine the appropriate next steps.
Yes. Once you receive your certificate of naturalisation or registration and attend the citizenship ceremony, you can immediately apply for your first British passport.
Your citizenship certificate will normally be required as part of the application.
If you are outside the UK, you can apply for your British passport online.
If you are a British citizen otherwise than by descent and your child is born outside the UK, your child will be a 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 because you automatically passed on your British citizenship to your child born outside the UK.
A decision on the first British passport from inside the UK is normally made within 3 to 6 weeks.
An application for a first British passport from outside the UK can take from 2 to 6 months for the passport to be issued to the applicant, depending on the country from which you apply and the complexity of your application.
You can apply for your first adult British passport after naturalisation as a British Citizen. It normally takes up to 6 weeks for His Majesty's Passport Office (HMPO) to process the application.
You can apply to renew your British passport before or after its expiry. If you are a resident abroad, you can apply from outside the UK. If you are living in the UK, you can apply from inside the UK. You can track your passport application immediately if you apply online or after 3 weeks if you apply by post.
You can apply online to renew, replace or update your passport.
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 is cheaper to apply for a passport online than by post.
It takes up to 3 weeks to renew or replace a passport online under the standard service. If you apply under the urgent service, you may be able to get your new passport either in one day or in one week, depending on the service you apply for to renew your passport.
Your countersignatory must either:
- work in (or be retired from) a recognised profession
- be a person of good standing in their community
Recognised Professions
Examples of recognised professions include:
- accountant
- airline pilot
- articled clerk of a limited company
- assurance agent of a recognised company
- bank or building society official
- barrister
- chairman or director of a limited company
- chiropodist
- commissioner for oaths
- councillor, for example, local or county
- civil servant (permanent)
- dentist
- director, manager or personnel officer of a VAT-registered company
- engineer with professional qualifications
- financial services intermediary, for example, a stockbroker or insurance broker
- fire service official
- funeral director
- insurance agent (full-time) of a recognised company
- journalist
- Justice of the Peace
- legal secretary (fellow or associate member of the Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs)
- licensee of a public house
- local government officer
- manager or personnel officer of a limited company
- member, associate or fellow of a professional body
- Member of Parliament
- Merchant Navy officer
- minister of a recognised religion (including Christian Science)
- nurse (RGN or RMN)
- officer of the armed services
- optician
- paralegal (certified paralegal, qualified paralegal or associate member of the Institute of Paralegals)
- a person with honours, for example, an OBE or MBE
- pharmacist
- photographer (professional)
- police officer
- Post Office official
- president or secretary of a recognised organisation
- Salvation Army officer
- social worker
- solicitor
- surveyor
- teacher or lecturer
- trade union officer
- travel agent (qualified)
- valuer or auctioneer (fellow or associate members of the incorporated society)
- Warrant Officers and Chief Petty Officers
Professions That Are Not Accepted
Your countersignatory cannot:
- work for HM Passport Office
- be a doctor, unless they state that they know you well (for example, they’re a good friend) and that they recognise you easily from your photo
At Premium Solicitors, our experienced immigration solicitors provide professional guidance for individuals applying for a British passport after naturalisation or registration as a British citizen.
Our services include:
- Checking eligibility and citizenship documentation
- Reviewing supporting documents before submission
- Assisting with complex nationality matters
- Providing clear advice on the application process
- Preparing and submitting an application to the HMPO for a first British passport or to renew a British passport
Our team is committed to delivering reliable, transparent, and client-focused legal services for individuals seeking assistance with British nationality and passport matters.
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