Will an externally damaged passport pose a problem when applying for UK visa?
I removed stickers of my IELTS exam from my passport, and that left some white colour on my passport back page.
Will this cause me any problems when applying for a UK visa?
Best Answer
No, that should not cause any problem - the minor damage you describe doesn't meet the criteria for a 'damaged passport', which are:
A damaged passport is one which isn’t in a condition to be accepted as proof of identity.
Damage may include the following:
- details are indecipherable
- the laminate has lifted enough to allow the possibility of photo substitution
- discolouration to the bio-data page
- chemical or ink spillage on any page
- missing or detached pages
- the chip or antenna shows through the end paper on the back cover for the new style e-passports
- the chip has been identified as damaged after investigation
Damaged and faulty passports: guidance for examiners - UK Government, 10 November 2016
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Can you get a visa with a damaged passport?
A visa is only valid with the same passport used for its application and approval. If you have to replace that document you will get a new passport number and will need to reapply with the country that previously issued your travel authorization.What happens to visa when passport is damaged?
If your passport is damaged to the extent that it is no longer valid for travel then you have to apply for a new visa in a new passport, and will need to submit both the damaged and new passport when you apply.Is a passport valid if damaged?
A severely damaged passport is no longer valid. It can't be used for travel, and it can't even be used to prove your identity and US citizenship. Passports that are badly damaged enough to be considered mutilated need to be replaced via the Mutilated Passport procedure.How damaged Can a passport be UK?
A passport that goes past wear and tear and into damaged territory is one that is not in a condition to be accepted as proof of identity. For new style e-passports, if the chip or antenna shows through the end paper on the back cover, it would also be considered as damaged.UK VISA DELAYS: TOP 6 REASONS |UK VISA|UK IMMIGRATION|UKVI|UKBA|2018 HD
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