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How often are interviews required for first passport applications?

Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 10:00 am
by PsykerGirl
Hi everyone.

I've recently applied for my first British passport from Australia. I was registered as a citizen via the new(ish) UKF route.


I'm wondering if I will have to have a passport interview, and if these are commonplace or rare. I was able to have my identity verified online by a friend who is a UK citizen. I am waiting for the passport in order to migrate, and I'd love to have it sooner rather than later.


Cheers!

Re: How often are interviews required for first passport applications?

Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 10:04 am
by alterhase58
Passport interviews are done at random (purpose of confirm identity of applicant). Not sure how it works if you are based abroad.