Faq-biometrics

• What is a biometric passport?
• Why do UK passports use biometrics?

Faq-general

• What if I find a passport that I earlier reported lost or stolen?
• Can I travel abroad without a passport?
• What kind of photograph do I need for my passport?
• I am a British dual national with a foreign passport. Can I also hold a UK passport?
• Can I send photocopies of documents with my passport application?
• Can a child be included on a parent’s passport?
• What should I do if my passport is lost or stolen?
• Can I renew a passport overseas?
• Do I need to send my birth certificate and expired passport?
• Why can’t I provide my 'short-form' birth certificate to support my first passport application?
• How much will a new passport cost?