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First British passport application
Posted: Sun May 26, 2019 11:43 pm
by Amina02
Dear moderators,
I need help regarding my first British passport application. In few weeks time I will be attending my citizenship ceremony and then after that will apply for my first British passport. In the booklet for passport it says that if u were born abroad after Jan 1983 then u have to provide birth certificate which I don't have. Is it necessary to provide a birth certificate?
Re: First British passport application
Posted: Sun May 26, 2019 11:53 pm
by CR001
No you don't. Please read only what the requirements after if you are naturalised as British. The same form is used for many routes to British passport.
Re: First British passport application
Posted: Mon May 27, 2019 12:01 am
by Amina02
Thanks CR001 for ur prompt reply.
Re: First British passport application
Posted: Mon May 27, 2019 12:14 am
by Amina02
Hi CR001.
On my citizenship ceremony letter they have given details as how they will appear on my citizenship certificate. But the name at birth is left blank. Do I need to rectify it? Will it cause problem while applying for passport?
Re: First British passport application
Posted: Mon May 27, 2019 12:16 am
by CR001
Do I need to rectify it? Will it cause problem while applying for passport?
No and no. Mine was also left blank and I had no issues.
Re: First British passport application
Posted: Mon May 27, 2019 12:18 am
by alsanober
Amina02 wrote: ↑Mon May 27, 2019 12:14 am
Hi CR001.
On my citizenship ceremony letter they have given details as how they will appear on my citizenship certificate. But the name at birth is left blank. Do I need to rectify it? Will it cause problem while applying for passport?
Is your birth name same as your current one?
Re: First British passport application
Posted: Mon May 27, 2019 12:19 am
by alsanober
CR001 wrote: ↑Mon May 27, 2019 12:16 am
Do I need to rectify it? Will it cause problem while applying for passport?
No and no. Mine was also left blank and I had no issues.
CR001 too quick to reply. Very impressive
Re: First British passport application
Posted: Mon May 27, 2019 12:25 am
by Amina02
Hi alsanober,
Thanks for your reply. Only my surname is different at birth. Because after marriage I took my husband's name.
Re: First British passport application
Posted: Mon May 27, 2019 12:32 am
by Amina02
Guidelines say that you need to provide proof of change of name if it's different from your supporting documents. Do I need to provide this proof i.e. a marriage certificate?
Re: First British passport application
Posted: Mon May 27, 2019 12:38 am
by CR001
If your current passport is in your married name, this is sufficient. Don't overthink the process.
Re: First British passport application
Posted: Mon May 27, 2019 1:07 am
by Amina02
Thanks CR001. You are a star
One last question please. In the form they have asked to list all of the maiden or previous names that an applicant has been known by. Should I provide my maiden name or just leave it blank?
Re: First British passport application
Posted: Mon May 27, 2019 9:27 am
by Amina02
Can someone kindly reply to my last post please?
Re: First British passport application
Posted: Mon May 27, 2019 10:22 am
by CR001
You simply complete the form with information asked for.
