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Passports: Adoption

Asked by James NaishLabourHome OfficeTabled Answered 4 February 2026UIN 108832

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that the Passport Office issues clear instructions for applying for a passport for an adopted foreign national.

Answered by Mike Tapp

All His Majesty’s Passport Office customer guidance is published on GOV.UK. The published guidance includes clear instructions on applying for a passport for an adopted foreign national at the following page: Getting a passport for your child: adopted or fostered

A customer would in the first instance, read Get a passport for your child: Apply for a first child passport, which provides wider instructions on applying for a passport for a child.

HM Passport Office guidance is under continuous review in order to ensure it aligns with legislation and reflects the most up to date information.

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