Would the BC certificate ever expire?

[Cidfen]

Hi,
I've been approved BC last Sep and got the BC certificate so the next step is to apply my first British passport.
Technically can I keep the BC certificate for as long as I can before applying for passport?
Thanks

[CR001]

Yes, they do not expire and you don't have to apply for a passport if you don't want to.

Do not laminate your certificate though, it will not be accepted if you do apply for a passport.

[Cidfen]

Fab! thanks for your update

[akhurshid]

Hi,
I've been approved BC last Sep and got the BC certificate so the next step is to apply my first British passport.
Technically can I keep the BC certificate for as long as I can before applying for passport?
Thanks

Citizenship certificate expires every two years on 1st of April

[Cidfen]

Hi,
could you kindly refer some official info/link. thanks very much

[CR001]

@Cidfen - User Akhurshid is trying to be amusing but only creating confusion.

The certificate does not expire.

[akhurshid]

@Cidfen - User Akhurshid is trying to be amusing but only creating confusion.

The certificate does not expire.

lol, I thought it was an obvious joke. I even referenced the April fool

[CR001]

@Cidfen - User Akhurshid is trying to be amusing but only creating confusion.

The certificate does not expire.

lol, I thought it was an obvious joke. I even referenced the April fool

It was obvious to me but it might not necessarily be obvious to other people when they have concerns about important issues.

[Cidfen]

too bad. didnt get it then but thanks for the update it's useful.

[fwd079]

Just to be extra clear, you do not need a passport to prove you are British, your Citizenship Certificate is a more authentic document.
You may wish you apply for a British Passport if you want to travel abroad as a British national, because passport is a travel document. It is not a proof of citizenship but only an indication that you have got British Citizenship.