Passport Application Guernsey : Immigration & Nationality Division
Organization : Immigration & Nationality Division
Type of Facility : Passport Application
Country: Guernsey
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Website : http://www.gov.gg/article/2223/Passports
Passport Forms : https://www.gov.gg/article/119613/GOVGG
Passport Application :
Passports:
The Immigration and Nationality Division of the Guernsey Border Agency is responsible for the operation of the Bailiwick’s passport office on behalf of His Excellency, the Lieutenant Governor who exercises the Royal prerogative on behalf of the Sovereign.
Related : Immigration & Nationality Division Visa/ Entry Clearance : www.statusin.org/8817.html
Applying for a first passport for a person aged 16 or over:
To apply for a British Passport at the Guernsey Passport Office, you must be living in the Bailiwick of Guernsey. You will need Application Form A, details of how and where you can obtain application forms can be found under ‘related pages’ on the right.
What do I need to do?:
You need to complete the application form and submit it to our office. Application forms come with detailed guidance notes which explain what sections of the form to complete. There is also information about;
** what supporting documents you will need to provide,
** photographs (which must meet internationally agreed standards)
** the requirement for a counter signatory (a person who is required to confirm that you are who you say you are) and who is acceptable as a counter signatory.
Applying for a passport for a person under 16:
To apply for a British Passport for a child under 16 at the Guernsey Passport Office, the child must be living in the Bailiwick of Guernsey. The application must be made by someone who has parental responsibility, usually one of the child’s parents.
Application must be made using Form B. Children aged 16 or over make their own application using Form A.
What does the applicant (i.e. the person applying on behalf of the child) need to do?:
The applicant will need to complete the application form and submit it to our office. Application forms come with detailed guidance notes which explain what sections of the form to complete. There is also information about;
1. what supporting documents you will need to provide,
2. photographs (which must meet internationally agreed standards)
3. the requirement for a counter signatory (a person who is required to confirm the details of both the applicant and the child) and who is acceptable as a counter signatory.
Amending Your Passport :
** If you change your name for any reason, it is important that you replace your passport for one issued in your new name.
What do I need to do?
To do this you must apply for a new passport using Form A which must be accompanied by new passport photographs.
When you apply to change your name, your current passport will be cancelled and a new standard 10-year passport will be issued. We will credit your new passport with extra time (up to a maximum of 9 months).
Where can I obtain a Form A?
Details of where you can obtain application forms can be found in the ‘Passport Forms’ section of this page.
How much will it cost?
See the ‘Passports Fees and Validity periods’ section of this page.
What documents do I need?
You will need to submit your existing passport together with documentary evidence of your name change. The type of document will depend on the process by which you changed your name.
This will normally be by marriage or deed poll. Original documents or certified copies issued by the relevant issuing authority must be produced. If you have changed your name more than once we may ask to see evidence of all changes of name.
Will I need someone to countersign my application form again?
If your appearance has not changed greatly since you obtained the passport you are submitting, you will not normally be required to obtain a counter signatory (a person who confirms that you are who you say you are)
If you are about to get married and take your husband’s name :
If you are travelling abroad immediately after the ceremony, we recommend that you book your trip in your current name and wait until you return to amend your passport.
Immigration and Nationality Division:
Guernsey Border Agency, New Jetty,
White Rock, St Peter Port, Guernsey,
GY1 2LL, Channel Islands
Tel: 44 1481 741420
Email: ind AT gba.gov.gg