Processing Times Routine: 4-6 weeks Expedited: 2-3 weeks and an extra $60 Urgent Travel: See our Get my Passport Fast page.
1 week Fast Track You can also apply for a first child passport.
The Passport Office states it should take three weeks to get a passport, or one week if you use the fast track service . But to be safe, and in case there are any queries with the application, it's best to factor in a couple more weeks on top of this.
Processing Times Routine: 4-6 weeks Expedited: 2-3 weeks and an extra $60 Urgent Travel: See our Get my Passport Fast page.
If you have your own current photo ID, you may apply for a passport if you are age 16 or 17. You must show a legal parent or guardian is aware in one of these ways: Parent Applies with You: One of your legal parents or guardians applies with you, and signs Form DS-11.
Unless an objection has been lodged with HM Passport Office by a parent or other objector, a passport is normally issued to children with the consent of either parent with parental responsibility. However, HM Passport Office, in some circumstances, requires additional consent or official authorisation.
For minor applicants, present address proof document in the name of parent(s) can be submitted. It is advised to carry original and self-attested copies of parents passport to Passport Seva Kendra (PSK), in case parents possess passport. For minor applicants, documents can be attested by parents.
If you apply by post, you must send: 2 new photos of your child. the child's full birth or adoption certificate (the one with parent's details on it) proof that your child has British nationality (for example a British registration certificate, parent's passport details or parent's birth certificates)
Your child born abroad will be British from birth - all that is needed is a British passport which can be applied for online at HMPO .
If you apply by post, you must send: 2 new photos of your child. the child's full birth or adoption certificate (the one with parent's details on it) proof that your child has British nationality (for example a British registration certificate, parent's passport details or parent's birth certificates)