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Visas for the UK
- Disruption to Visa Services between 15-27 July
- Your guide to a new Student visa

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    - Can my spouse obtain a British passport or citizenship through marriage?
    - I have been told that I do not qualify for British citizenship. Can I appeal against this?
    - Do I need to send my birth certificate and expired passport?
    - Do you accept personal cheques or bankers drafts?
    - Do I need to have my application countersigned even if it is a straightforward renewal?
    - Who should I ask to countersign my application if I have been in Spain or Portugal for less than 2 years?
    - Can I apply for a 48 page (frequent traveller) passport?
    - How long are passports issued to children under 16 valid for?
    - Who do British National (Overseas) - or BNO - application forms apply to and what important documentation and fees should I send?
    - Can the Passport Office add pages to my current passport if it is full?
    - What happens if I make a mistake with my application, or do not enclose the correct photos, fee or documents required?
    - What if I have any further questions or wish to enquire about the status of my passport application?
    - What does the new Passport Return Delivery Service involve?
    - What is your refunds policy?
    - Why can’t I use my Portuguese debit card to pay for my new passport?
  - Interviews
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  - Nationality
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    - Must a child who was born outside the UK have their birth registered?
  - Supporting documents
    - If documents are required in support of my application, can I send photocopies?
    - Why can’t I provide my ‘short-form’ birth certificate to support my first passport application?
    - Do you accept church-issued marriage certificates?
    - How can I obtain an extract (original copy) of my original UK birth/marriage certificate?
    - How can I obtain an extract (original copy) of my original UK birth/marriage certificate?
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  - Children
    - My child is already on my passport, can we still travel?
    - Can a child be included on a parent's passport?
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