Great! - I may get a certified copy made at the Post Office in advance anyway, as a back-up. Hopefully they will be OK with the passport, as her current BRP will have expired before we will travel, and we may not have the new one in time.

Many thanks!

Hi, My spouse is an Indian national, while I hold both British and Irish passports. We're in the process of renewing her spouse visa after 2.5 years, we have an appointment booked. As I understand it, her passport and BRP will be retained at the interview. We are however hoping to visit my family in...