What documents do I need?

I want to apply for a new or renewed child passport (under 16s)

For a first child passport
Born or adopted in the UK
Born outside the UK

For a child passport renewal

For a first child passport

We need to see original documents that prove your child is British. We cannot accept copies.

Please note that a birth certificate is not absolute proof of identity, and even if your child was born in the UK we may ask to see further documents.

The documents we need depend on where your child was born:

born or adopted in the UK
born outside the UK

To renew a child passport

In this case we need to see only your child’s current or last passport.

If you are not sure what you need to send us you can call our 24-hour Passport Adviceline 0870 521 0410 (see terms and conditions).

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24-hour Passport Adviceline: 0870 521 0410 (see terms and conditions). Calls are charged at 8p per
minute from a BT landline; live operators are available to assist with your enquiry 24 hours a day