British passports
British passport questions? Start with your family timeline
Start with your birth date, birthplace and your parents' status at that time. Build a clear family timeline, then ask which records to check next.
Published 2026-11-11
British passports and nationality
British passport and nationality guidance
Start with the status question: are you already British, applying for a first passport, renewing or replacing one?
Which passport question are you asking?
Renewing an existing passport, applying for a first passport and investigating British nationality are different starting points. A previous passport history can be relevant to renewal, while a first application may require the nationality position to be established first.
A family connection deserves the right enquiry
Parents, grandparents and historical nationality circumstances can raise different questions. Explore the British-status guides before assuming that one relative’s passport means the same document is available to you.
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