I'm applying for my first British passport. There is a question "Was the applicant a British national at birth?" I recently registered as a British citizen via form UKM (UK born mother). I wasn't sure how to answer this as I wasn't actually British until my registration was completed. Howe...

Update - Approved! Eligibility criteria: UKM (British mother) Language criteria met: N/A Nationality: Australian Method of application: Completed Form UKM myself. Posted via courier to Liverpool Date of application: 01/04/2016 Payment method: Credit Card Date of receipt by UKBA: 04/04/2016 Date of a...

I received my biometric letter basically 4 weeks to the day that my fee was taken. I'm also located in Australia. I would suggest waiting until it reaches 5 weeks.

(I was username ozpoppy. I forgot my password and stupidly used a 'throwaway' email address to register so can't retrieve it)