Interviews
How will I know I need an interview and how long it take?
Make sure you submit your passport application in plenty of time before you expect to travel.
- Don’t leave it until the last minute.
Once the British Embassy has received a fully completed application they will establish that the customer’s identity exists and that they are entitled to a British passport. If a customer requires an interview he/she will be notified accordingly and given a date, time and location to attend.
- You may have a long journey to your nearest Consular Office. Please allow plenty of time to attend an interview.
- They will also advise you what documents you need to bring with you to support your application. See Documents for Authentication by Interview section on the left
The interview length is dependant on the type of application being made. On average it will take about 30 minutes and will be conducted in a professional manner, consisting mainly of questions confirming facts about a customer, which someone attempting to steal their identity may not know.
Questions asked will not be the same at every interview.
