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Applying for first time passport and keeping my old passport
Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2019 7:26 pm
by eu_applicant
Hello, I have attended my citizenship ceremony last week and I want to apply for a passport now, however I need my current passport for travelling. Is there a way to apply for my british passport where I don't need to give out my current passport for weeks?
Re: Applying for first time passport and keeping my old passport
Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2019 8:30 pm
by alterhase58
Unfortunately not - original of certificate and passport(s) are required. Processing times can be as short as 10 work days but we are nearing the holiday season so times will increase.
Re: Applying for first time passport and keeping my old passport
Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2019 8:58 pm
by eu_applicant
Do you suggest waiting for the holidays to get over or rush it now? I don't really mind having a passport soon, I am only interested in giving away my passport for as little time as possible.
Re: Applying for first time passport and keeping my old passport
Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2019 9:56 am
by Konsog
eu_applicant wrote: ↑Wed Mar 20, 2019 8:58 pm
Do you suggest waiting for the holidays to get over or rush it now? I don't really mind having a passport soon, I am only interested in giving away my passport for as little time as possible.
Depends on how long you can live without it/whether you're planning to travel any time soon. If not, you could apply. Based on my recent application, it will probably take about 2 weeks.