Citizenship Guide

After the ceremony: your first British passport

In short

In short: Your certificate of British citizenship is an important document. Many new citizens then apply for their first adult British passport. GOV.UK explains how to apply, what to send and the current fee.

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Next step

Go to the official source for current rules, fees and forms.

Apply for your first adult passport (opens in a new tab)

Next steps

  1. Keep your citizenship certificate safe; you'll need it for your passport application.
  2. Apply for your first adult passport using the official GOV.UK service.
  3. Check the processing times and don't book travel that depends on a passport you haven't received yet.

Common questions

Official sources

Links open official UK pages such as GOV.UK.

Life in the UK Test Prep is an independent educational resource made by ChowChow Labs. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or approved by the UK Government, the Home Office, UK Visas and Immigration or The Stationery Office. Official rules can change: always confirm details on GOV.UK. For questions about your own case, contact the Home Office or a regulated immigration adviser.