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Who is eligible for a British passport?

Find local passport services on your mobile

You can search for your nearest Regional Passport Office or interview office.

Text PASSPORT to 83377 or go to the Directgov homepage on your mobile (www.direct.gov.uk/mobile)

Nationality groups who are eligible for a British passport

Find out who can apply for a British passport by nationality

Eligibility for a British passport through your mother, partner or where you live

Check the ways in which you may be able to claim British nationality

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Need passport advice?

For help, call the IPS Passport Adviceline on 0300 222 0000.

The Adviceline is open:
- 8.00 am to 8.00 pm Monday to Friday
- 9.00 am to 5.30 pm weekends and public holidays