Certified copy of sponsor's passport

[Ob123456]

Hello,

My wife is applying to join myself here in the UK. Will I need a certified copy of all the pages of my passport?

Many thanks,

[rathernicelydone]

According to the guide to supporting documents located at https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... lement.pdf

Evidence of your sponsor’s immigration status/ permission to be in the UK:
This could be copies of:
 bio-data pages from their passport or Travel Document
 valid UK visa or UK stamp from their passports
 Home Office letter confirming their permission to stay in the UK

I was asked to pay £60 for an attested copy of my bio data page which I didn't want to pay so sent my original passport. It was returned to me along with my other documents - if you do this make sure you send by special delivery and include a special delivery envelope in the package for the return of your documents.

[CR001]

The Post Office charges substantially less to certify copies of documents if you wish to send them certified.

[saturn 123789]

Hello,

My wife is applying to join myself here in the UK. Will I need a certified copy of all the pages of my passport?

Many thanks,

you don't need a certified copy of the pages only a copy

[rathernicelydone]

The Post Office charges substantially less to certify copies of documents if you wish to send them certified.

Gosh I did not know the Post Office certified passports...yes they only charge £8.75:
http://www.postoffice.co.uk/document-ce ... on-service

How can solicitors get away with charging so much more?