UK passport application - original passport
Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2018 11:07 pm
Hello forum,
I understand that to apply for first UK passport after naturalization, one must send the original non-UK passport as per the below guidance (if applying in the UK):
"Any other uncancelled passports relating to you"
It might be possible to get away with a colour copy of the passport but it seems this option is only possible if one is applying outside of the UK.
Is there a way around this, i.e. not sending the original passport? I will need it back approximately 3 weeks after the passport application is made for long travels and 3 weeks is not enough time to get the passport back with a reasonable degree of certainty (it might or it might not work). Any solutions / ideas here?
Much appreciated.
I understand that to apply for first UK passport after naturalization, one must send the original non-UK passport as per the below guidance (if applying in the UK):
"Any other uncancelled passports relating to you"
It might be possible to get away with a colour copy of the passport but it seems this option is only possible if one is applying outside of the UK.
Is there a way around this, i.e. not sending the original passport? I will need it back approximately 3 weeks after the passport application is made for long travels and 3 weeks is not enough time to get the passport back with a reasonable degree of certainty (it might or it might not work). Any solutions / ideas here?
Much appreciated.