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The new UK passport against its pre-1988 predecessor. Standard passports will continue to contain 34 pages, while frequent traveller "jumbo" passports will now contain 54 pages. Those holding valid, burgundy passports can continue to use them for travel until they expire.
Oct 1, 2021 · From today (Friday 1 October 2021), most EU, EEA and Swiss citizens will need a valid passport to enter the UK as the government stops accepting national identity (ID) cards as a travel...
Jul 19, 2023 · A damning report by the Public Accounts Committee found hundreds of thousands of passport applicants were let down by “unacceptable delays” in 2022.
Aug 29, 2023 · 1968 – UK passports began to be issued with validity for ten years, double the previous validity. 1972 – The first security feature was introduced to the passport – a special watermark. Laminated...
- Overview
- Identity Card Cancellation
- Using Your Identity Card as Proof of Identity, Age Or as A Travel Document
- What to Do with Your Identity Card
- Returning to The UK with A Cancelled Identity Card
- Cancellation of The National Identity Register
- Biometric Residence Permit
- New Identity and Passport Service Suppliers
This guide provides information about the 2011 cancellation of identity cards, including what you need to do if you have one, and gives details on the new suppliers working with the Identity and Passport Service.
Under the terms of the Identity Documents Act 2010, identity cards ceased to be legal documents on 21 January 2011. The government introduced the Identity Documents Act 2010 which received royal assent on 21 December 2010. The act brings into law: 1. the cancellation of the UK national identity card 2. the identification card for EEA nationals 3. t...
It will not be illegal to use your identity card as proof of identity after 21 January 2011. While the identity card is no longer valid for official purposes some organisations may still be willing to accept them as proof of identity without the ability to check against the national identity register. Identity cards have ceased to be valid travel d...
Identity cardholders are not required to return their cards to Identity and Passport Services (IPS). Holders of identity cards are advised to consider securely destroying them. People that choose to retain their identity card should ensure that it is kept in a safe and secure place. To avoid unnecessary and expensive processes, and to minimise cost...
The decision to grant entry at a port after this time is a matter for the UK Border Agency. Ports staff will be made aware of the cancellation identity cards and will apply their discretion in relation to people coming back to the UK on an identity card. To avoid uncertainty and delays we recommend that people travelling overseas do so with their B...
The national identity register was destroyed on 10 February 2011. The personal details of everyone issued with an identity card which were recorded on the National Identity Register were securely destroyed. This included photograph and fingerprint biometrics. The register was destroyed by IPSalong with the relevant contractors to approved security ...
The UK Border Agency (UKBA) will continue to issue biometric residence permits to non-EEA foreign nationals (formerly known as identity cards for foreign nationals). The biometric data is not kept on the national identity register. European law requires non-EEA foreign nationals to be provided with biometric residence permits.
In May 2008, 5 new suppliers were chosen to work with the Identity and Passport Service: CSC, EDS, Fujitsu, IBM, and Thales. Each signed framework contracts and formed a strategic supplier group. Using a strategic supplier group allows IPSto carry out shorter procurement processes, meaning contracts for services can be issued more quickly and easil...
Nov 18, 2022 · The British passport is now a non-EU passport with a blue (soft cover) and a gold Royal crest. British passports are: available in 2 sizes - standard (34 pages) or Frequent Traveller...
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The Identity Cards Act 2006 (c. 15) was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that was repealed in 2011. It created National Identity Cards, a personal identification document and European Economic Area travel document, which were voluntarily issued to British citizens.
