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Marriage Certificate – How to change passport details UK

In the United Kingdom, if you have changed your name legally then you must update your travel passport to reflect the changes. In fact, you must update your passport if you change any of the below:

  • Your name
  • Gender change
  • Your appearance – in the event your appearance has changed (for example plastic surgery) and you may not be recognised when compared to your passport photo.

This article however is written for the purpose of updating your name change details after getting married to reflect a new surname.

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Applying for first child passport UK

Applying for a Childs Passport in the UK

If you’re planning a trip outside Britain for the first time with your child, then you need to apply for what is known as a first child passport.

Leaving the application of your first child passport to late may spell disaster for your planned holiday. It would be best if you considered doing this well ahead of time as the process can take three-four weeks. The online application offers the fastest turnaround, whereas post may take longer. One essential criterion for eligibility is the child must be of British nationality.

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Guide to ordering a Birth Certificate in the UK

Guide to ordering a Birth Certificate in the UK

In the UK, you can purchase either a short extract of a birth certificate or a full-length version. The long version of your birth certificate is also referred to as the ‘official’ version. It contains the most details about the birth.

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Death Certificate United Kingdom

Do you need a Death Certificate for a funeral in UK?

It is a very common question. Let’s face it, for those going through the first time loss of a loved one, there is no handbook or step by step guide of what to do. We are constantly asked, “Do you need a Death Certificate for a funeral in UK?”. To help you, we have tried to answer this as clearly as possible. If you still have questions, send us an email so we can assist further.

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Guide to Birth, Death, Marriage & Adoption Certificate Replacement UK

Our definitive Guide to Birth, Death, Marriage & Adoption Certificate Replacement UK will help you better understand the process. We hope we cover all the burning questions you might have about replacing birth, death, marriage and adoption certificates? There’s more to the process than meets the eye. Each type of document applied for has its own set of rules and requirements.

Fortunately, we at UK Certificates are experts in certificate replacement. Read on and learn more from our Expert Guide to Birth, Death, Marriage & Adoption Certificate Replacement UK.

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UK Passport drops in Henley ranking 2019

The uncertainty of Brexit has led to a drop in the UK Passport position on the Henley passport rankings. The 2019 Henley results show Singapore as well as Japan leading the list of the most powerful passports. After the 2016 Brexit referendum there has been a jump in the number of Brits applying for EU passports. It seems those applying for the EU passports are concerned about the ease and freedom of movement they currently have across European countries.

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Brexit trade talks and Freedom of movement between UK and Australia

Imagine being able to study, travel or work in Australia without restrictive Visa conditions. Such freedom of movement may become a reality. A new proposed deal between the UK and Australia may make it a whole lot easier to live and work in both countries without a visa.

In September 2019, Liz Truss, British Trade Secretary, visited Canberra, Australia for pre-Brexit trade talks. Her meeting with the Australian Federal Trade Minister Simon Birmingham discussed new freedom of movement as part of the pre-Brexit trade talks.

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