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What Does an Overseas British Passport Application Involve?

Obtaining a British passport when you are based outside the UK requires careful handling of eligibility, documentation, and submission to meet the requirements of the HM Passport Office. Key requirements include supporting evidence, identity verification, and the correct application form — especially when applying from abroad. 

For applicants abroad you will generally need to:

• Use the correct overseas passport application route. 

• Provide full identity documentation including your current or previous British passport, and for some, naturalisation or registration certificate. 

• Follow the overseas rules for supporting documents and submission. 

Our role is to ensure your application is complete, compliant and submitted without avoidable delays.

Why Choose Us for Your Overseas Passport Service?

• We are specialist immigration solicitors based in London, with significant experience handling UK passport applications from abroad.

• We provide clear advice on eligibility, documentation and the overseas submission process.

• We assist with complex or urgent cases such as lost passports abroad, dual nationality issues, or overseas renewals.

• We manage your application end-to-end: assessment, form-completion, supporting documentation and liaison with HM Passport Office or overseas consular services.

• We deliver a high-quality, timely service helping you avoid common pitfalls and ensure your British passport application abroad is successful.

Our Overseas British Passport Application Services

First British Passport from Overseas

If you have recently become a British citizen (for example following naturalisation or registration) and are living abroad, we can assist with your first passport application from overseas.

British Passport Renewal While Abroad

Need to renew your adult or child British passport while living overseas? We support you through the process, ensuring your application avoids delays.

Dual Nationality & Complex Circumstances

We handle cases involving dual nationality, multiple passports, complicated identity histories or lengthy residence abroad — ensuring your application is robust and compliant.

What You Must Know: Key Requirements & Considerations

• Eligibility: You must hold British citizenship and provide evidence such as your passport, naturalisation certificate or equivalent.

• Documentary requirements: Gather evidence of identity, previous passports, overseas address, dual national status and any necessary translations. 

• Support from overseas consular/official channels: Some countries require you to visit or use an approved centre abroad for biometric enrolment. 

• Avoid booking travel until your new passport arrives: The processing time may vary when applying from abroad. 

• Fees and forms: Ensure you use the correct form and pay any appropriate overseas application fees or handling charges — we’ll guide you through this.

Process, Timescale & Fees

Our typical service process:

1. Initial consultation – Review your status, documentation and country-specific requirements.

2. Document preparation & review – We guide you to gather and check all required materials (passport, citizenship evidence, overseas residence, etc.).

3. Application form & submission – We complete the correct overseas application, coordinate payment, and help you submit to the appropriate overseas/UK channel.

4. Follow-up & monitoring – We monitor progress, respond to any official queries and keep you updated until you receive your new passport.

5. Post-decision guidance – Once your passport is granted, we advise on next steps (travel, visa implications, dual nationality issues).

Timescale: Processing times vary by country and complexity. Applying from overseas may require additional steps or consular appointments — we will provide an estimate at the outset.

Fees: We offer a transparent fee structure (which covers our legal advice, review and application management). Official fees (HM Passport Office, biometric enrolment abroad) are additional and we’ll clearly specify them. For more information visit our Fees & Funding section. 

FAQs – British Passport Application from Abroad