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First-Time Online British Passport Application Service

U.K.ABROAD specialises in first-time British passport applications from abroad, providing expert guidance through every step of the process. 

With a team of over 30 experienced British passport consultants, we are well-versed in HM Passport Office’s strict standards and are dedicated to making your first-time passport application process smooth and successful.

We specialise in applications from Australia, New Zealand, the USA, South America, Mexico, the Caribbean, Europe, South Africa, Canada and Asia. 

First-Time Online British Passport Application Service

U.K.ABROAD specialises in first-time British passport applications from abroad, providing expert guidance through every step of the process. 

With a team of over 30 experienced British passport consultants, we are well-versed in HM Passport Office’s strict standards and are dedicated to making your first-time passport application process smooth and successful.

We specialise in applications from Australia, New Zealand, the USA, South America, Mexico, the Caribbean, Europe, South Africa, Canada and Asia. 

Our Process

UK Passport Renewal Or Application In 5 Easy Steps

Step 1: Online application

Apply Online

Complete our simple online application form.

Step 2: Secure payment

Secure Payment

Submit your secure online payment via debit or credit card. 

Step 3: Application is checked

Application Checked

Our experts will check your forms & documents and finalise the application on your behalf.

Step 4: Application is sent

Application Sent

We arrange safe & fast shipment of documents to the relevant government office in the UK. 

Step 5: Receive your new UK passport

Receive Your Passport

Your new British Passport or certificate is delivered directly to your doorstep.

IMPORTANT: Do not make any travel arrangements until you have received your new passport. We can’t accept responsibility for any paid travel arrangements.

Our Process

UK Passport Renewal Or Application In 5 Easy Steps

  1. Apply Online – Complete our simple online application form.
  2. Secure Payment – Submit your secure online payment via debit or credit card. 
  3. Application Checked – Our experts will check your forms & documents and finalise the application on your behalf.
  4. Application Sent – We arrange safe & fast shipment of documents to the relevant government office in the UK. 
  5. Receive Your Passport – Your new British Passport or certificate is delivered directly to your doorstep.

Click on the country you are applying from, to start the British passport application process:

First-Time British Passport Applications

Eligibility Criteria for First-Time British Passport Applicants

Naturalisation in the UK

  • Automatic Qualification: If you were naturalised in the United Kingdom, you automatically qualify for a British passport. Apply Online Here

Birth in the United Kingdom

  • Born Before 1 January 1983: Anyone born in the UK before this date is eligible for a British passport, regardless of their parents’ birthplaces. Apply Online Here
  • Born After 1 January 1983 with Non-UK Born Parents: If you were born in the UK after this date and your parents were born outside the UK, your eligibility depends on whether your parents were legally in the UK on work or study visas at the time of your birth. Relevant supporting documents may be required.
    • Note: Individuals born in the UK after 1 January 1983 to parents who were in the UK as tourists or illegally do not qualify for British citizenship.

British Citizenship by Descent

  • Born Abroad to a British Parent: You are eligible for British citizenship and a passport by descent if either of your parents was British-born or naturalised. Apply Online Here
    • British-born (or Naturalised) Father:
      • If your father was not born in the UK, you must have been born after his naturalisation to qualify.
      • Applicants Born Before 1 July 2006: If your parents were married at any point, no birth registration is needed. If they were never married, you must register your birth with British authorities.
        • Scenario 1: Parents were married at any point. Immediate application possible. Apply Online Here
        • Scenario 2: Parents never married. Birth registration required.
      • Applicants Born After 1 July 2006: No birth registration is needed; you are immediately eligible for a passport.  Apply Online Here
    • British-born (or Naturalised) Mother: The same rules apply as for the father, with specific considerations for those born before and after 1 January 1983.
      • Scenario 1: Birth registered with British authorities. Immediate application possible. Apply Online Here
      • Scenario 2: Birth not registered. Birth registration may be required.
      • Applicants Born After 1 January 1983: No birth registration is needed; you are immediately eligible for a passport. Apply Online Here

Applicant was born or naturalised in the United Kingdom

  • If you were naturalised in the United Kingdom you automatically qualify for a British Passport.

 

  • If you were born in the United Kingdom before 1 January 1983 you automatically qualify for a British Passport regardless of whether your parents were born inside or outside of the UK.

 

  • If you were born in the United Kingdom after 1 Jan 1983 and your parents were born outside the United Kingdom, you do not automatically qualify for British citizenship/passport. It depends whether your parents were legally in the UK on a work or study visa at the time of your birth. If this is applicable, then you will need to submit supporting documents as proof. Click here to contact us for more information.
  • Note: If you were born in the UK after 1 Jan 1983 and your parents were in the UK as tourists or illegally, then you do not qualify for British citizenship.

 

British Citizenship By Descent

Were you born abroad, outside the UK, with either a British born mother or a British born father? You are eligible for British citizenship and a British passport through descent.

  • Click here for more information if you have a British born (or naturalised) Father  
  • Click here for more information if you have a British born (or naturalised) Mother 

 

British citizenship by Descent – British born (or naturalised) Father

Were you born abroad, outside the UK, with a British born father? You are eligible for British citizenship and a British passport through descent.

If citizenship is claimed through a naturalised father (father not born in the UK) then the applicant would have had to be born after the father’s naturalisation to be eligible.

Applicants born outside the UK before 1 July 2006 to a British born (or naturalised) Father

British law requires that an applicant’s birth needs to be registered with the British authorities before applying for a first-time passport, if the applicant’s parents were never married to each other, at any point, before or after the applicant’s birth.

If the applicant’s parents were married to each other at any point, then a birth registration is not applicable and the applicant can apply for a British passport without a birth registration.

Two scenarios are applicable here:

 

Scenario 1 – Applicant’s parents are/were married at any point

Applicant’s parents are/were married at any point, before or after the applicant’s birth, therefore the applicant’s first-time British passport application can be submitted with immediate effect.

Scenario 2 - Applicant’s parents were never married to each other at any point

Applicant’s parents were never married to each other at any point, before or after the applicant’s birth, therefore the applicant can become a British citizen by registration before applying for a first-time British passport.

Applicants born outside the UK after 1 July 2006 to a British born (or naturalised) Father

Birth registrations are not applicable if the applicant was born outside the United Kingdom after 1 July 2006. Therefore the applicant is eligible for a British passport without registering his/her birth.

British citizenship by Descent – British born (or naturalised) Mother

Were you born abroad, outside the UK, with a British born mother? You are eligible for British citizenship and a British passport through descent.

If citizenship is claimed through a naturalised mother (mother not born in the UK) then the applicant would have had to be born after the mother’s naturalisation to be eligible.

Applicants born outside the UK before 1 January 1983 to a British born (or naturalised) Mother

British law requires that an applicant’s birth needs to be registered with the British authorities before applying for a first-time passport, if an applicant has never had a British passport before.

Two scenarios are applicable here: 

Scenario 1 - Applicant’s birth was registered with the British authorities

Applicant’s birth was registered with the British authorities, applicant has an original British birth registration certificate. Therefore the applicant’s first-time British passport application can be submitted with immediate effect.

Scenario 2: Applicant’s birth was never registered with the British authorities

Applicant’s birth was never registered with the British authorities – the applicant can become a British citizen by registration before applying for a first-time British passport. 

Applicants born outside the UK after 1 January 1983 to a British born (or naturalised) Mother

Birth registrations are not applicable if the applicant was born outside the United Kingdom after 1 January 1983. Therefore the applicant is eligible for a British passport without registering his/her birth.

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What Clients Say About Our Services

  • I had been struggling for some months to renew my British Passport, largely because the on-line site provided by the UK government is unclear and confusing about what documents I needed to supply. I found UK Abroad on the internet and from the very start the whole process was made easy. It was clear what I required and the whole process was efficient. The staff gave me constant feedback throughout the whole process, and I now have my new passport. Well worth the cost and I will certainly use them again, and recommend them to my friends

  • The lovely people at UK Abroad were so helpful and kind in guiding me through the entire passport process. They also assisted me with obtaining other documents I needed. They communicated at every step of the process, which was most reassuring. I highly recommend them.

  • By using this service as supplied by the UK Passport Office it made things so much easier, you are virtually guided through the stages required to renew your British Passport. The People you "talk" to are so professional that it is easy even for an old man (81) like me to handle. This is the way to go!

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Our Difference

Why Choose U.K.ABROAD?

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Unbeatable Service & Expert Consultants

Friendly, professional consultants dedicated to you. We take care of understanding and honouring the British government rulings on your behalf, making sure the qualifying criteria meets the relevant government office’s needs.

We respond to online email enquiries within 24 -48 hours or sooner (during normal business hours).

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Trusted & Guaranteed

Operating independently since 2008, U.K.ABROAD has many years of experience in the industry. We offer leading advice, assistance, solutions and ongoing support with the British Passport renewal or application process. Our service excellence speaks for itself with ongoing testimonials.

There simply isn’t a better way to get assistance with your UK passport renewal or application.

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No Delays or Rejections

Without professional advice regarding the required supporting documents & information required for a British passport renewal and related services, you might face delays or rejection of applications.

Delayed or rejected applications may easily cause a cancellation of an application which means fees need to be paid all over again. The relevant government offices do not issue any refunds.

Our Difference

Why Choose U.K.ABROAD?

No Delays or Rejections

Without professional advice regarding the required supporting documents & information required for a British passport renewal and related services, you might face delays or rejection of applications.

Delayed or rejected applications may easily cause a cancellation of an application which means fees need to be paid all over again. The relevant government offices do not issue any refunds.

Trusted & Guaranteed

Operating independently since 2008, U.K.ABROAD has many years of experience in the industry. We offer leading advice, assistance, solutions and ongoing support with the British Passport renewal or application process. Our service excellence speaks for itself with ongoing testimonials.

There simply isn’t a better way to get assistance with your UK passport renewal or application.

Unbeatable Service & Expert Consultants

Friendly, professional consultants dedicated to you. We take care of understanding and honouring the British government rulings on your behalf, making sure the qualifying criteria meets the relevant government office’s needs.

We respond to online email enquiries within 24 -48 hours or sooner (during normal business hours).

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Passport Processing Times

  • First-time applications – 4 to 6 weeks or sooner
  • Lost/Stolen/Damaged passport replacements – 4 to 6 weeks or sooner
  • Renewals – 3 to 4 weeks or sooner
IMPORTANT: Do not make any travel arrangements until you have received your new passport. We can’t accept responsibility for any paid travel arrangements.

DISCLAIMER

U.K.ABROAD is an online legitimate and private British document services company assisting applicants worldwide who are living in the USA/ Mexico/ South America/ Carribean, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Europe, Asia. U.K.ABROAD offers an independent service, not associated in any way with any government. You have the option to apply directly on the government website, however, our services exist to prevent the risk of possibly losing your government fees if your application is rejected or delayed for too long. View British Passport renewal requirements here.