Frequently asked questions
Get FAQs on applying for a passport at the UK Passport Centre for the Americas and Caribbean.
FAQs - new passport arrangements
- Why is the British High Commission in Bridgetown not issuing full passports from 3 August 2009?
- What services will the Consulate continue to provide for British nationals living and travelling in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean?
- How much will it cost to get my application done in the North America Passport Production Centre?
- What will the process be?
- This means I will have to wait longer for my new passport?
- Who will monitor this and ensure this does run smoothly?
- Have you transferred passport production elsewhere in the world?
- How will you guarantee protection for my personal documents and completed passport?
FAQs - General
- What if I find a passport that I earlier reported lost or stolen?
- Can I renew a passport overseas?
- Can I travel abroad without a passport?
- How much will a new passport cost?
- I am a British dual national with a foreign passport. Can I also hold a UK passport?
- Can I send photocopies of documents with my passport application?
- Can a child be included on a parent’s passport?
- Do I need to send my birth certificate and expired passport?
- Why can’t I provide my 'short-form' birth certificate to support my first passport application?
- What should I do if my passport is lost or stolen?
- What kind of photograph do I need for my passport?
FAQs - biometrics
