Stop someone getting a passport
You might be able to stop a child or vulnerable person getting a passport.
You may want to do this if:
- you think your child may be abducted and taken overseas by their other parent (or someone who has parental responsibility)
- a relative is vulnerable (for example, they have a mental disability) and you do not think it would be safe for them to have a passport
Contact the police or social services if you鈥檙e concerned about these issues.
You should not stop a child鈥檚 passport if they鈥檝e already been taken overseas. It makes the process of getting them back harder and may also be against the law.
How to stop a passport
Contact the Passport Adviceline to find out if it will be possible to stop someone from getting a passport.聽
HM Passport Office will usually only stop a passport if you have a court order to do so.