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1 Validity A passport is valid for ten years, unless otherwise stated. If issued to a child under sixteen years of age it is normally valid for five years in the first instance but may be extended for a further five years without further charge. A passport which is ten years old or has no further space for visas must be replaced by a new one.

2 Immigration and Visa Requirements The possession of a passport does not exempt the holder from compliance with any immigra- tion regulations in force in any territory or from the necessity of obtaining a visa or permit where required. It should be noted in this connexion that the majority of British territories overseas have immigration restrictions applicable to British'

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3 Family Passports A family passport which includes the particulars of the holder's spouse can be used by the holder but NOT by the spouse when travelling alone.

4 Children Children who have reached the age of sixteen years require separate passports.

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6 Dual Nationality nationals of another country cannot be protected by Her Majesty's representatives against the authorities of that country. If, under the law of that country, they are liable for any obligation (such as military service), the fact that they are British nationals does not exempt them from it. A person having some connexion with a Commonwealth or foreign country (eg by birth, by descent through either parent, by marriage or by residence) may be a national of that country, in addition to being a Balsh national + by a foreigner does not necessarily cause the loss of nationality of origin. Acquisition of British nationality

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Registration Overseas British nationals resident overseas who may the protection of the United Kingdom authorities should contact the nearest British High Commission, Embassy or Consulate to enquire about any arrangements for registration of their names and addresses. Failure to do so may in an emergency result in difficulty or delay in according them assistance and protection.

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Caution This passport remains the property of Her Majesty's overnment in the United Kingdom and may be withdrawn at any time. It should not be tampered with or passed to an unauthorised person. Any case of loss or destruction should be immediately reported to the local police and to the nearest British passport issuing authority (eg Passport Office, London; British Consulate; British High Commission or Colonial authority); only after exhaustive enquiries can a replacement be issued in such circumstances. The passport of a deceased person should be submitted for cancellation to the nearest such passport authority: it will be returned on request.

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