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British Passport Application 2025
We can help you to apply for British passport application by post or online. You can apply for British passport if you are a British citizen. Our specialist team of immigration lawyers provide expert legal advice and services to apply for a British passport online. Deluxe Law Chambers solely specialise in UK immigration and provide high quality UK visa and immigration services nationwide. The quality service provided by our UK immigration lawyers is self-evident from our 5-star Google Reviews.
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Application For First British Passport and Renewal of British Passport
Are you a British citizen by birth, naturalisation or registration? You can make a British passport application in the UK. You will need to apply for your British passport to HM Passport Office (HMPO).
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How to apply for a UK Passport?
There are many ways to apply for a British or UK passport. It’s £10.50 cheaper to apply for a passport online than by post. To apply for a British passport, you need to complete an application form, provide supporting documents, and submit it along with the required fee.
Apply Online
This method of applying online for British passport is the least expensive and easiest because the application form will guide you through each step of the process.
Check & Send Service at the Post Office
Your local post office will inspect the bundle of documents before it is sent to the UK Passport Office by special delivery. There is an additional charge for this service.
By Post
You can submit your application and all required attachments directly to UKVI. Don’t forget to stamp the envelope properly.
By Appointment
1 Day Premium Service and 1 Week Fast Track Service are available by appointment only.
How to apply for British passport Application?
To apply for a British passport, you can follow these steps:
- Gather the supporting documents
- Complete the online British passport application form
- Get two passport sized photos
- Pay the appropriate fee
- Submit your application
- Post the documents to the HMPO
What documents are needed for a British passport application?
To apply for a British passport application, you must send your original documents. Photocopies are not acceptable.
You’ll need the following paperwork to apply for your first British passport:
- your original adoption or birth certificate (if you were born in the UK before January 1983)
- Information on the immigration status of one of your parents (if you were born in the UK after January 1983)
- If you were born overseas, your birth certificate, naturalisation documents, or registration
- a witness who can attest to your identity (if you are applying with a paper form)
How long does it take to process a British passport application?
The processing time for a British passport application is generally around 6 weeks. However, it can take longer during peak periods or if additional checks are required.
Can I expedite my British passport application?
Yes, you can apply for an expedited service by paying an additional fee. This service is available for both first-time applications and passport renewals, reducing the processing time to around 1 week.
Can I track the progress of my British passport application?
Yes, you can track the progress of your application online using the application reference number provided upon submission. The tracking service provides updates on the status of your application and estimated delivery date.
Application For First British Passport Of A British Child Born Outside The UK
Your child will be a British citizen by descent if you are a British citizen by descent and they are born outside the UK. If your child was born outside of the UK, you can apply for their first British passport by proving that you are a British citizen by descent and that your child has acquired British citizenship as a result.
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 for first adult British passport after naturalisation as a British Citizen.
How much does a British passport cost?
| Apply Online | Apply by paper form | |
| Adult (16 and over) standard 34-page passport | £82.50 | £93 |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (16 and over) 50-page frequent traveller passport | £93.50 | £104 |
| Child (under 16) standard 34-page passport | £53.50 | £64 |
| Child (under 16) 50-page frequent traveller passport | £64.50 | £75 |
| Passport for people born on or before 2 September 1929 | Free | Free |
You’ll pay a different fee if you apply for a passport from another country.
How Much We Charge?
Unless your application is very complicated, our fees for an application for British passport are as given in the fee table below:
| Our Service | Our Fee |
| Full service for British passport application to cover all the work until decision by HM Passport Office (HMPO) | From £400 To £600 |
| Full service for First adult British passport from outside the UK to cover our work until decision on your application | From £600 To £1000 |
| Full service for Renewal of British passport from inside the UK to cover our work until decision on your application | From £400 To £600 |
