A guide to completing a C2 (Child) application form

for a British passport in Australia

The C2 application form is used for child applications under 16 years of age

Check to ensure you have used the correct form, and it is the most recent versionYou will find the form version on the back of the application form in the bottom right hand corner, opposite the signature box. It must be the most recent version, which can be downloaded free of charge from this website

FRONT PAGE

Start with the top of the front page and complete your name and date of travel

Most applications take 3 – 4 weeks to processFirst time applications, by nature, are more complex and may take longer

We strongly advise applicants to not confirm any travel arrangements until they receive their new passport. If you have an emergency or compassionate need to travel you should

contact your nearest British Consulate. Contact details available at http://ukinaustralia.fco.gov.uk

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If you are making a first time application tick this box

If you are applying to replace a lost or stolen passport tick this box

If you are renewing a passport tick this box

Finally, initial here

SECTION 1a

Complete all relevant areas and read all questions thoroughly as some may have more than one answer

Please write clearly so we can send the new passport to you. NOTE: The delivery address must be within Australia

If you have an email address ensure you include it as we might need some more information quickly. Please remember to check your email

Any previous names? If yes, then this section must be completed. If no, tick no and continue

If applicable tick yes and complete this section. If no, tick no and continue to the Section 1b

SECTION 1b

If no, tick no and continue to Section 2

If applicable tick yes and complete this section and then continue to Section 2

NOTE: If you have a Registration or Naturalisation certificate please include it with your application to avoid delays

Make sure all details of your father are provided here, including British Passport details if held

NOTE: Child applicants claim through their parents so without these details a passport will not be issued

If applicable this section must be completed

SECTION 2

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Make sure all details of your mother are provided here, including British Passport details if held.

NOTE: Child applicants claim through their parents so without these details a passport will not be issued

If your parents are married, this section must be completed. Answers such as ‘Not known’ or ‘Can not remember’ will delay applications

Initial here and continue to Section 3

SECTION 3

If this is a first application, tick no and go to section 5

If you are renewing a British passport, you need to tick yes and include the passport with the application

If you have lost or had your passport stolen, you need to tick no and go to section 4

You need to write the previous passport number in the space provided here. NOTE: Only British passport numbers should be entered here

SECTION 4

If your previous passport has been lost or stolen you will need to complete this section fully

You will also have to complete an LSO1 form and include it with your passport application

If you have lost a British passport on more than one occasion you must give full details of all previous lost passports in section 6

SECTION 5

In case of a consular emergency we can use the details here to contact your family and friends. Please complete the emergency contacts section

SECTION 6

You can use this section to give us any additional information

For example you may wish to have the passport delivered to an alternative address and you can tell us here

NOTE: Any alternative delivery address must be within Australia as we can not passports outside of the country of application

SECTION 7

Section 7 must be completed by the applicants parent or guardian by writing the applicants full name here

The applicants parent or guardian must also sign WITHIN the pink box, this is because the biometric passport issuing equipment will reject the application if any part of the signature is outside the box. The majority of failed applications are for this single reason

Finally if a parent has signed the application form they must indicate what their relationship to the child is

SECTION 7 CONTINUED

If the applicant is aged 12-15 years old they need to sign the application form WITHIN the pink box, this is because the biometric passport issuing equipment will reject the application if any part of the signature is outside the box. The majority of failed applications are for this single reason

SECTION 8

Countersignatorys must sign the back of the applicants photos and complete and sign the declaration at Section 8

Has the countersigner……

•Printed their name?•Stated how long they have known the adult who signed the application form, NOT the applicant?•Shown they are either a British Citizen or stated what country they are a citizen of?•Signed the application form?•Given their profession? NOTE: Retiredcountersignatorys are acceptable but must state their previous professional occupation and full home address•Given their contact address and phone number?•Dated the application form?

FINALLY

Finally, complete this checklist

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