British Passport with Naturalisation - Parents Names?

[aussiegoin4it]

Why on earth does the British passport office DEMAND your parents' details when applying for a first passport from naturalisation?

This seems like excessive busy-body information gathering that has ZERO to do with entitlement to a passport.

So why arrogantly demand information they are not entitled to, that has ZERO bearing on the eligibility for a passport?

What are they not telling us?

[LilyLalilu]

I think it's just standard on the form, as it matters for some people whose claim to BC is based on their parents' nationality/status in the UK. Not sure what the issue is, just fill it in (or leave it blank if you feel the need to...)

[aussiegoin4it]

I'll fill it in!

I complain... and then get on with it.

[Casa]

Crikey! Thought you'd finally be happier now you've been granted British citizenship. There isn't a Government conspiracy behind all of your applications. We're yet to read a positive post from you....! You've got the passport interview to pass yet...I hope you can cope with the questions...which may include the name of your parents.

[aussiegoin4it]

Hi Casa,

do you know why the British government demands parents' names on a passport application for those that are naturalised?

Looking forward to an informative and relevant response in a topic thread.

Let's keep these forum threads on-topic! One can always message a user directly if they want to engage in off-topic discussion.

[LilyLalilu]

They already know your parents' names from form AN. This information is normally also used in the passport identity interview where they check whether the facts given in the interview/pp application form are in accordance with data provided previously.

[Casa]

They already know your parents' names from form AN. This information is normally also used in the passport identity interview where they check whether the facts given in the interview/pp application form are in accordance with data provided previously.

Exactly!