The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office provides standard letters to explain UK laws and services to local authorities when you’re abroad.
If you’re asked to provide proof of a UK law or service from a British embassy, high commission or consulate, download the relevant letter.
Passport holder nationality
British embassies, high commissions and consulates cannot issue additional confirmation of a passport holder’s nationality. If you’re asked for proof of this, download the relevant letter.
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Multiple passports
If you’re asked to provide proof British people are allowed to hold more than one British passport at a time, download the relevant letter.
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Change of passport number
When a British passport is renewed or has a change of name, a new passport number is issued. British embassies, high commissions and consulates cannot confirm passport numbers. If you’re asked for proof of this, download the relevant letter.
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Residency or visa transfers on passports
British embassies, high commissions and consulates cannot issue no objection letters for transferring residency or visas on passports. If you’re asked for proof of this, download the relevant letter
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Visa recommendations
British embassies, high commissions and consulates cannot issue visa recommendation letters for British people. If you’re asked for proof of this, download the relevant letter.
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