How Do I Get a Secondary British Passport?

A secondary British passport is exactly what it sounds like. It is a second passport issued by Her Majesty’s Passport Office that can be used for international travel just like your primary passport.

A secondary passport is typically issued to business people and others that travel frequently for their work. Having a secondary passport is convenient for those instances that require travel to countries whose visa processing times are lengthy. For example, a visit to India will require a travel visa and will likely take several days to process. This means you would be unable to attend an emergency meeting at your company’s factory in Mexico because your passport is in the hands of the Indian consulate. A secondary passport solves this problem.

A secondary passport is also useful for travel to countries that will deny entry because your primary passport contains markings or visas from certain countries. There are several regions in the world where geopolitical tensions are high and a secondary passport is advantageous. Travel to the Middle East is the most common example of a region where a secondary passport is needed. There are several countries in the region that will deny entry if your passport contains stamps from Israel. To obtain a secondary British passport from the United States or Canada, you will need to submit your application through the UK government website and mail your documents to Her Majesty’s Passport Office in the United Kingdom. The application can be accessed here: https://www.gov.uk/overseas-passports. Please keep in mind that a secondary passport is a privilege and will not be issued to everyone that applies. You will be required to submit an original letter to Her Majesty’s Passport Office explaining why you need a secondary passport.

If you are interested in a secondary British passport and require further information, please give us a call at 404-682-5445. British Passport Pro is a private company based in Atlanta that helps UK citizens residing in the United States and Canada obtain their British passport.