My British passport is nearly full but there are two pages of notes at the front and two at the back that are pretty much a waste of space (especially those at the back). Anyone know if these pages can be used? They don't come cheap, after all.

I've emailed the FCO for an official answer but don't know if they'll reply - and I imagine they'll just say "we don't recommend it but it's up to the immigration officer". In the meantime I wonder if anyone has ever successfully managed to persuade immigration officials to use these pages? They probably won't want to use a chop for reasons of visibility, but don't see why they can't put a full-page sticker there.

No the back pages cannot be used for visas. Some countries, like the US, will add more visa pages for free upon request. I'm not sure what the UK's policy is on this, though.

No, those pages can not be used for visas or stamps.

No the back pages cannot be used for visas. Some countries, like the US, will add more visa pages for free upon request. I'm not sure what the UK's policy is on this, though.

The UK policy is a new passport.

They can be used as a last resort and at your request,have had the same thing happen to me

They can be used as a last resort and at your request,have had the same thing happen to me

Can not be used , your case might be exceptional.

No, those pages can not be used for visas or stamps.

Can I ask where you get that information? I'm sure we're not supposed to, but I can't find it officially in writing any place that it's a complete no-no.

No the back pages cannot be used for visas. Some countries, like the US, will add more visa pages for free upon request. I'm not sure what the UK's policy is on this, though.

The UK policy is a new passport.

same policy Canadian is a new passport

No you cant...I quote my passport " This page is reserved for official observations, if any"

My British passport does not have any notes pages, pages 4 to 30 are blank, no message or anything. Only the very last page after the photo pages says official observations.

Incidentally this page has my name on, but my wife's passport, issued exactly the same time, does not. Interesting.