Hi All,

I want to get my 5 year old daughter a UK passport but i am unable to contact my daughters mum, we split up 2 years ago.

i have been told that i need to go to the embassy with my ex and my daughter to get the passport, is it not possible for only myself to apply?

I find it strange that they want her mum to be there who is Thai when its me that is British, is there a way around this?

i have her Thai birth certificate and everything else just unable to contact my ex.

Thanks in advance

If you have proof of sole parental rights that should be OK instead of permission of the mother. But not sure on this.

If you have proof of sole parental rights that should be OK instead of permission of the mother. But not sure on this.

i don't have poof of sole parental rights, why should i need this anyway as its a UK passport i want to apply for and i am the British citizen, its all a load of <deleted> bullshit with all these rules and regulations

It is to prevent child abduction. Your best choice is to apply to the court for Sole custody due to mothers abandonment.

Others with recent expereince will be along soon I am sure to offer you information on how to proceed.

If you have proof of sole parental rights that should be OK instead of permission of the mother. But not sure on this.

i don't have poof of sole parental rights, why should i need this anyway as its a UK passport i want to apply for and i am the British citizen, its all a load of fuc_king bullshit with all these rules and regulations

Your name on the birth certificate doesn't legally prove you are the father unless you were married with the mother before the birth.