How to Get a Passport From Scotland
Citizen's of Scotland must have a passport to travel abroad. A passport may be obtained from the United Kingdom Home Office Identity and Passport Services for an adult or for a child. Children were once allowed to be included on an adult passport but children under the age of 16 are now required to apply for a child passport that is valid for five years. Either parent may apply for a child's passport. Plan well in advance if you are planning to travel as normal processing time for a new adult application can run six weeks or longer.
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Decide how you want to complete the application. You may complete the application online and sign the completed form when you receive it in the mail. You may pick up an application at a local Post Office that offers the Passport Check and Send Service, request an application online or call the Passport Adviceline to request an application. The Passport Adviceline can be reached by calling 0300-222-0000.
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Complete the application online or when you receive it in the mail. Record the ten digit barcode located at the top of the application in case you need to check on your application. Sign the application and have someone sign in section 10 as a countersignatory. The countersignor must be over the age of 18, have known you for at least two years, hold a current British or Irish passport and be willing to write their number on the application and be in good standing the community.
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Obtain two passport photos and have the same person that countersigned your application certify one by writing "I certify that this is a true likeness of" on the back and then sign and date it.
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Gather the required supporting documents. All documents must be originals. For anyone born or adopted in the United Kingdom (UK) you will need to include your UK national identity card or birth or adoption certificate if born before 1983. For those born after 1983 you must also include your mother or father's UK birth certificate, Home Office certificate or registration of naturalisation or passport that was valid when you were born. You must also supply your parents' marriage certificate if you send your father's documents. If you were not born or adopted in the UK refer to the Directgov website for the documents you will need.
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Pay the required fee. As of 2010, the fee for a first time adult passport with normal processing and delivery was GBP$77.50. A child passport was GBP$49.00. For additional fee rates refer to the table of fees located on the Directgov website.
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Attend a passport interview. Passport interviews are now required for a first time adult passport application. Once your application is received you will receive a letter instructing you to call and make an appointment for your interview with a local passport office.
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