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The UK government has identified a group of British passport holders who must go through the first adult passport application process rather than the normal renewal procedure when applying for another passport.
According to official guidance on GOV.UK, British nationals whose most recent UK passport was issued before 1 January 1994 must apply through this route.
They cannot use the standard passport renewal process. Instead, they must submit a new application under the first adult passport procedure.
The guidance identifies other people who may need to use the first adult passport application process.
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These include British nationals who have never held a UK passport before.
People who hold a child passport do not have to replace it immediately after turning 18. They can continue using it until it expires. However, once they obtain an adult passport, it is generally valid for 10 years.
Applicants living in the UK can apply online or submit a paper application. People applying from outside the UK must follow the separate overseas application process.