From 8 September 2008 the British Embassy in Hanoi will be introducing compulsory interviews for some applicants who:

• Are applying for a British passport for the first time.
• Are applying for a replacement passport following the loss or theft of more than one passport over a short period;
• Have changed their name, except if that change follows marriage, civil partnership, divorce or dissolution;
• Have not held a valid British passport for more than 10 years;
• Are renewing an old style blue passport;
• Hold a British Overseas Territories passport, other than Gibraltar.
• The British Embassy/High Commission have the discretion to interview any applicant on a case by case basis.

If an interview is requested, applicants will be required to supply full documentation. The Embassy will notify you with what documents are required.