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Information about changing requirements for UK nationals travelling to countries in the Schengen area.
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
How to fill in your passport application form and provide a correct photo.
Before you apply for a passport Ways to apply for a passport Please don’t…
Where to get official UK documents when you’re abroad. Sometimes called notarial and document services.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Cyprus, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
Leaflet explaining how to renew an adult passport online in simple steps.
Tells HM Passport Office staff how to deal with delivery addresses for new passports and the return of supporting documents.
Information and guidance for transgender and transsexual customers.
Downloadable letters explaining UK laws and services abroad for passports and visas. Sometimes called information notes.
To be used when checking passports for identification.
How to apply for your child’s first British passport if your child was born after you were granted indefinite leave to remain under the EU Settlement Scheme.
Tells HM Passport Office staff how to deal with applications to replace passports that have been reported lost or stolen.
This document tells HM Passport Office staff what information we need about a customer’s parents and grandparents and what to do if information is missing.
General advice for social services departments making passport applications on behalf of children subject to care or supervision orders.
Tells HM Passport Office staff about the quality, style and appearance required of passport photographs.
Tells HM Passport Office staff how to deal with passport applications when the customer has a change of name.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Mexico, including guidance on residency, healthcare, and security.
Tells HM Passport Office staff working in the lost, stolen and recovered (LSR) team about duties they must complete as part of the LSR process.
Guidance notes to fill in form CR - part 2
An example of a supporting letter to include with your collective passport application.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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