The British passport application can take up to 10 weeks. However, if you need to travel for an emergency, such as a family member or friend’s serious illness, the process can be expedited. Adult passports are valid for 10 years. Different documents are required for those born in the UK and those born outside the UK to obtain a British passport.

Holders of the following nationalities can apply for a British passport:

• British citizen
• British national (overseas)
• British protected person
• British overseas territories citizen
• British subject
• British overseas citizen

In addition to these, having British citizenship does not guarantee that you will receive a passport. If you have a warrant for your arrest for a serious crime, your right to travel is restricted by the European Union or the United Nations, and if you are on bail conditions, you cannot obtain a passport.

Get a British Passport for Your Child

If your child is under 16, you can apply for a child passport. A child passport can be applied for in the following cases:

• If your child is getting their first passport and is under 16 years old
• If your child is under 16 and their passport is lost, stolen, or needs to be renewed
• If your child is under the age of 16, although some details have changed despite having a British passport

If your child is over 16 and has never had a passport, you must apply for an adult passport. Child passports are valid for 5 years. Get support from the experienced team of Hawflein Solutions to apply for a British passport completely and quickly for both you and your child.