<P> British passports are passports issued by the United Kingdom to those holding any form of British nationality . There are different types of British nationality , and different types of British passports as a result . A British passport enables the bearer to travel worldwide and serves as proof of citizenship . It also facilitates access to consular assistance from British embassies around the world , or if also a citizen of the European Union , any embassy of another European Union member state . Passports are issued using royal prerogative , which are exercised by Her Majesty 's Government . </P>
what does a uk passport entitle you to
enables the bearer to travel worldwide facilitates access to consular assistance from British embassies around the world