Scotland - Apply for a passport

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Procedure

Apply Online:

1. To Apply for a passport, the applicant has to make the application online via the following link
2. Next the applicant has to answer the questionnaires and complete the application form will all the necessary details.
3. Next the applicant has to attach all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
4. Review the application and click “submit”
5. Next the applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested. The fee details are mentioned in “Fees” section of this page.
6. After successful payment the applicant can download the receipt as a proof of payment.
7. The applicant will receive an email explaining what documents he/she needs to send and where to send them.
8. After the applicant applies, he/she may be asked to attend an interview.
9. The entire process can be completed within 8 – 10 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for a passport, the applicant has to approach the nearby Post Office that has a Check and Send service link

   Note: The applicant has to enter their Postcode and select the type of service to find nearby offices.

2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
6. Post all the documents to the address mentioned in the application form.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested. The fee details are mentioned in “Fees” section of this page.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. The applicant will receive an email explaining what documents he/she needs to send and where to send them.
10. After the applicant applies, he/she may be asked to attend an interview.
11. The entire process can be completed within 8 to 10 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

To apply online the applicant will need:

• A digital photo of the applicant’s child (or a device that takes digital photos)
• Supporting documents

Documents required to apply through post

• 2 new photos of the applicant’s child
• The child’s full birth or adoption certificate (the one with parent’s details on it)
• Proof that the applicant’s child has British nationality (for example a British registration certificate, parent’s passport details or parent’s birth certificates)
• Any valid passports from a different country belonging to the child
• Any court orders relating to the child (for example, that describe parental responsibility or residency arrangements)

Office Locations & Contacts

UNITED KINGDOM POST OFFICE
PO Box 2
Southport
PR8 2JD

Passport Adviceline
Telephone: 0300 222 0000
From outside the UK: +44 (0)300 222 0000
Textphone: 18001 0300 222 0222
Contact Details link
Post Office that has a Check and Send service link

Note: The applicant has to enter their Postcode and select the type of service to find nearby offices

Eligibility

• Any person who intends to Apply for a passport is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• For apply online It costs £53.50.
• For apply with a paper form it costs £64

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The entire process can be completed within 8 -10 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name of the applicant
• Address of the applicant
• Postal code
• Email
• Telephone
• Gender
• Date of birth
• Place of birth
• Details of parent

Need for the Document

• A passport in Scotland is an official government document that serves as a proof of identity and citizenship for Scottish residents who wish to travel internationally.
• A passport allows the holder to travel freely between countries and serves as a form of identification when entering and exiting a country.

Information which might help

• For more information link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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