valspal

Hi, my daughter is turning 18 in a few months and i am wondering if it is a good idea to apply for a U.K. passport. I am British born and she is American. I never bothered before just used her U.S. one and she comes with me in U.K. line at airport.

Now she is turning 18 we will be seperated so this would be one reason. Are there any other benefits? Should i have registered her? If i do nothing are there any disadvantages?

Sue

My personal opinion is if she is entitled to a UK passport then it won't hurt to get one. Could open up some doors for her is she wanted to live or work in Europe later on. Plus I presume it would make it easier for her to use her UK passport when she enters the UK as opposed the US one.

Mummy in the foothills

valspal

Is there a rush for me to do it now, before her 18th birthday while still a minor? Or is it just as easy for her to apply later?

I am thinking of moving back to UK/Europe in the future.

Bob

It's easier as a kid I think than applying for first time adult passport.

Registering birth is also handy as proof of Brit citizenship to get a new passport in case they lose their passport in the future and you've carped it.

British Consul

It doesn't really matter when you do it. The sooner you do it, the easier it is because you have ready access to all the supporting documentation (which may not be the case in 30 years time for example).

Passport application forms available at http://UKinUSA.fco.gov.uk/passports

Dean

valspal

Thanks for the info. I think it best that I apply for the passport soon. Is there a cost for registering?

valspal

in answer to my own question the fee is 470 pounds for child and 550 for adult.

Unaffordable at the moment. I hope i won't regret it in the future.

valspal

For anyone else viewing this i recommend getting a passport under age 16 due to significant difference in price.