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Apply for a child's first passport in the UK whilst the child is abroad

Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2017 1:52 pm
by TheOmen
Am I able to attend a fast track passport application in London for a child's first passport if my child was born abroad and is still abroad when I submit the application?

I have heard people saying they have managed to do this, but I can't see how I can meet all the requirements.

I have :
  • a foreign birth certificate (officially translated)
  • my British passport
  • my long form birth certificate
  • DNA proof child is mine (if required?)
  • Foreign court document issuing me with complete custody of the child (but I don't think this will mean anything for UK purposes)
Does the child have to be in the UK for the application to be made this way?