British passport application

[yogesh_81]

Hi Guys,

I have received an approval for my naturalization application I made via NCS and the ceremony has been booked.

1) Whats the best/quickest way to apply for British passport? I am inclined towards applying online.

2) Do I need to submit professional referees for the passport application as well? (Since I already provided 2 referees for my naturalization application)?

3) If I do the online applicaiton for passport, do I need to enter the referee details online or do you get a chance to download the form, print it & manually enter the referee(s) details?

Regards,
Y

[alterhase58]

1) it is certainly a bit cheaper online. My own experience over a year ago was 7 workdays (including an interview which I believe is no longer asked for).
2) as you applying for your passport separately from your AN application you will have to have it countersigned. You are dealing with HMPO now.
3) once you have input all your details you print out a list of documents you need to supply plus a confirmation sheet you & and your referee need to sign.

[yogesh_81]

Thanks for the quick response. Any idea how many referees are required for the passport application - 1 or 2?

[Hstepper07]

Thanks for the quick response. Any idea how many referees are required for the passport application - 1 or 2?

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