Does anyone know whether a passport should be considered as cancelled for the purpose of a British passport application if the nationality in question has lapsed or cancelled or no longer exists?
In the case I am concerned with, the passport in question is a BDTC passport by virtue of a connection with Hong Kong which expired in 1997 when Hong Kong was returned to China. The name of the bearer has since changed.
The BDTC passport has not been cut or punched. However, any BTDC citizenship by virtue of a connection with Hong Kong came to an end on 1 July 1997 pursuant to paragraph 2 of the schedule to Hong Kong Act 1985.
In the circumstances, it would not therefore seem reasonable to regard such passport as uncancelled. Any views would be appreciated.
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