Make sure you download and complete the correct application form. We accept forms printed in black and white. Use the guidance notes to help you with filling the form, and download IPS Guide to taking a good photo for your passport. Please note that when you are making an application for a British passport overseas, the background of the passport photograph required can be white. The photographs also do not have to be printed on plain white photographic paper. This differs from IPS requirements, but otherwise the information in the link is correct.

C1 Form

Only use this form if you are:

• aged 16 or older and
• a UK Citizen applying overseas or
• a British Overseas Territories Citizen or
• a British Overseas Citizen or
• a British Protected Person.

Do not use this form if you are if you are a British National (Overseas) with a close connection with Hong Kong.

Download C1 Form (PDF, 205KB, opens in new window)
Download C1 Notes (PDF, 120KB, opens in new window)

C2 Form

Only use this form if you are:

• aged 15 or younger and
• a UK Citizen applying overseas or
• a British Overseas Territories Citizen or
• a British Overseas Citizen or
• a British Protected Person.
  

Do not use this form if you are a British National (Overseas) with a close connection with Hong Kong.

Download C2 Form (PDF, 70KB, opens in new window)
Download C2 Notes (PDF, 34KB, opens in new window)

BNO-A Form

Use this form if you are:

• aged 16 or older and
• a British National (Overseas) with a close connection with Hong Kong.

Download BNO-A Form (PDF, 131KB, opens in new window)
Download BNO-A Notes (PDF, 40KB, opens in a new window)

BNO-B Form

Use this form if you are:

• aged 15 or younger and
• a British National (Overseas) with a close connection with Hong Kong.

Download BNO-B Form (PDF, 146KB, opens in new window)
Download BNO-B Notes (PDF, 40KB, opens in a new window)