In this blog, we will help you learn some interesting facts about UK passports.
The British Passport Is Highly Powerful
Currently, the British passport is ranked 5th according to the Guide Passport Ranking Index. Plus, UK passport holders can travel to 132 countries without a visa.
Applying For A British Passport Online Is Less Expensive
That’s right; you can use a digital UK passport photo and submit your application for a new British passport online from anywhere in the world, thanks to the widespread digitalization occurring in the UK. Submitting online applications help you save nearly £10.50.
British Passports Are Comparatively More Expensive
It costs £82.5 to submit an online application for a 34-page British passport and £93 for a 50-page passport. It is safe to say that the British passport is among the world’s most expensive travel documents. In case you are wondering, the Turkish passport is the most expensive one in the world.
The Queen Did Not Need A Passport To Travel
The laws of the British monarchy state that a British citizen gets a passport by order of the Queen. Therefore, Her Majesty didn’t need a passport to travel to other countries. However, the rest of the members of the royal family still require a passport for overseas travel.
Did you know King Henry V designed the first UK passport?
King Henry V wanted to ensure his people were able to confirm their identity as British citizens in another country, saving them from harassment abroad.
British Citizens Can Have Two passports
That’s right; the UK allows its citizens to apply for a second passport and use it as needed. This comes in handy, especially for people who travel frequently. They use their second passport for travelling in case the other one is awaiting approval at the visa office.
Why Is The British Passport Blue Now?
In case you don’t know, the British passport cover had been burgundy coloured since 1988 to reflect UK’s alignment with its neighbouring EU countries. However, the colour of the UK passport has been changed to blue after Brexit, representing a new world.
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