New British Passport and entering UK for the first time

1. Do I have to enter the UK on my UK passport?
2. How long do you have to live in the UK to get a British passport?
3. What documents do you need for a first passport UK?
4. Do I need an interview for my first UK passport?
5. Can a British citizen be refused entry to the UK?
6. Can I enter the UK on an expired British passport?
7. Do I need a new British passport after Brexit?
8. Does having a British passport make you a British citizen?
9. How much does it cost to get a British passport?
10. What is the current wait time for a UK passport?
11. How long does it take to get a UK passport for the first time?
12. Can I apply for my first British passport from abroad?

Do I have to enter the UK on my UK passport?

The UK does NOT have such a requirement. ie, you can enter the country using either your US or UK passports - as long as the passport you use is valid for the type of trip.

How long do you have to live in the UK to get a British passport?

To apply for citizenship with permanent residence status you must usually have lived in the UK for 12 months after getting permanent residence status. You also need a permanent residence document that proves you've lived in the UK for 5 years - this can be any 5 year period.

What documents do you need for a first passport UK?

You'll need all of the following: your full birth certificate showing your parents' details. the passport you used to come into the UK or any foreign passport that you're included on. evidence of one parent's British nationality, for example their UK birth or adoption, naturalisation or registration certificate.

Do I need an interview for my first UK passport?

After you apply, you may need to be interviewed to confirm your identity. Passport offices are temporarily closed and face-to-face interviews are suspended because of coronavirus (COVID-19). ... If you need an interview, you'll be contacted after your application has been processed to book it.

Can a British citizen be refused entry to the UK?

Refusing entry to the UK

They should be refused entry under paragraph 320(9) of HC 395. A person seeking entry without a valid UK entry clearance falls to be refused under paragraph 24 of HC 395.

Can I enter the UK on an expired British passport?

You can always enter the UK as a British citizen,even with an expired passport. The immigration officer should be able to check the database on his computer,and you will be straight through.

Do I need a new British passport after Brexit?

You'll need to renew your passport before travelling if you do not have enough time left on your passport. ... The new rules will not apply to British passport holders travelling to Ireland.

Does having a British passport make you a British citizen?

You can live and work in the UK free of any immigration controls if you're a British citizen. You can also get a UK passport. You might be a British citizen depending on: where and when you were born.

How much does it cost to get a British passport?

Passport fees

What is the current wait time for a UK passport?

HM Passport Office is telling travellers to allow up to 10 weeks to receive their documents, in comparison to the usual three-week wait. Join thousands of others and get the latest Lanarkshire news sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.

How long does it take to get a UK passport for the first time?

Getting your first passport should take about six weeks, according to government guidance, but it can take longer. The first rule of obtaining, renewing or replacing your passport: leave sufficient time.

Can I apply for my first British passport from abroad?

To now apply for your passport, use the overseas tool to find the specific advice about how to renew or apply for your passport from the country you are in. Remember if you're a dual national, you must send a colour photocopy of your non-UK passport (every page including blank pages) as part of your application.