LifestyleTravelTravelYour passport could also be revoked in certain circumstances08:18, 31 May 2026Brits could be denied a new passport in five circumstances, the Government has warned. These situations could also mean your existing travel document is taken away.‌A passport is an important document proving identity and nationality. It is essential for international travel and can also be used as a form of identification.‌Under typical circumstances, obtaining a passport is relatively straightforward and can be completed online or through the postal service. Generally, it takes approximately three weeks for the passport to arrive after application.‌However, certain situations can prevent you from acquiring a passport. According to GOV.UK : "You can apply for a British passport if you have British nationality. But there are some circumstances where your application can be refused or your existing passport can be retained."Having British nationality does not guarantee you a passport. As per GOV.UK, you may be ineligible for a new passport (or risk having your current passport revoked) if:‌You’re suspected of a serious crime and an arrest warrant has been issuedA court order stops you having a UK passport or restricts your travelYou’re on bail and bail conditions mean you cannot leave the UKYou’ve been brought back to the UK before at the government’s expense and have not repaid what you oweYou’ve received a European Union or United Nations order which restricts your travelA passport may also be annulled or refused renewal if it belongs to a minor and there is a court injunction in force to prevent the child from leaving the UK. GOV.UK states: "Your eligibility and entitlement to a British passport will be considered when you apply."Passports belong to the government and can be cancelled or withdrawn at any time." British nationality in terms of a passport application includes if you’re a:‌British citizenBritish overseas territories citizenBritish overseas citizenBritish subjectBritish national (overseas)British protected personHow to applyTo apply for a passport online it costs £102. To apply with a paper form costs £115.50. You can apply for a first adult passport if all of the following apply:‌You’re a British nationalYou’re aged 16 or over (or will be in three weeks)You’ve never had a UK passport beforeYou must also apply if your last UK passport was issued before 1 January 1994. You can use your child passport until it expires, even if you’re over 18.An adult passport is valid for 10 years. You must renew your passport before you can travel if either:‌Your passport has expiredYou do not have enough time left on itIf your passport has been lost or stolen, you must cancel it before applying for a replacement.If your passport is damaged you must replace it. You may not be able to travel with it. HM Passport Office will consider your passport damaged if:Article continues belowYou cannot read any of your detailsAny of the pages are ripped, cut or missingThere are holes, cuts or rips in the coverThe cover is coming awayThere are stains on the pages (for example, ink or water damage)For more information, visit the Government website here.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌TravelPassport OfficeHolidaysOn HolidayCheap holidaysFamily holidaysEuropean UnionInjunctions