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<p>Where a dual national holds a passport issued by another country, HM Passport Office
requires this to be provided in support of a British passport application as part
of its range of checks to confirm the applicant’s identity and eligibility. This includes
ensuring the British passport is issued in the same identity the holder uses for all
official purposes.</p><p>We ask customers to send their original document to allow
physical checks ensure it is genuine, and we can return it during the application
process if requested. In countries where legal restrictions prevent a customer submitting
their passport as part of their application, a ‘local service’ is in place to submit
the application so officials can check the original document and send a copy to HM
Passport Office in the UK.</p>
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