Her Majesty’s Passport Office (HMPO) has had to bring in some changes to account for the fact that an increasing number of people who do not meet the urgent and compassionate criteria will want a passport more quickly as international travel restrictions continue to ease, particularly those with pre-existing bookings. Essentially, many people have […]
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Reasonable or Criminal? Failing to produce Immigration Documents is a serious issue
It goes without saying that the only way one should enter into any country, including the UK, is by legal and correctly organised means, which involves having all the necessary paperwork and documentation on your person at the time of your arrival. However, we are aware that life is not always so simple, and […]
Stuck outside the UK with an expiring passport? – here is what you should do
Getting a British passport is usually not too difficult for nationals of the country, but the coronavirus crisis has complicated the process for many people. If you are in the UK and need a passport urgently, the bad news is that Premium and Fast Track services are temporarily unavailable due to COVID-19. The good […]
Blue passports make a comeback!
Many of us have grown used to the burgundy passports which were first introduced back in 1988, and indeed for Britons under the age of 32 they have been the only colour ever available. That is all about to change now that the UK has left the European Union, and the first of this […]
British travellers may be turned away from airports due to this new rule!
British travellers looking to visit countries in the European Union will have to jump a new hurdle due to Brexit, the Home Office has confirmed. During the transition period for the remainder of 2020, UK passports are valid for travel anywhere in the EU up to and including the date of expiry. However, […]
Huge numbers of Brits applying for non-UK passports post-Brexit!
More than 350,000 Brits have applied for a non-UK passport as an insurance policy post-Brexit, in the hope that it will grant them immunity from any negative outcomes of exiting the EU. This surge has been rising steadily since the result of the EU referendum back in 2016, with some even forfeiting their British […]
