Proof of Nationality

Key Points:

• Do NOT send your original passport, application material cannot be returned.
• Do NOT send copies of pages other than the one with your personal details and photograph.

Applicants must provide evidence of being a UK national by sending copies of the appropriate page of their United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland passport. This should be the page that contains the applicant's personal details and photograph. It is generally the penultimate page or the inside back cover. The copies must be clear and legible and the passport must be valid at the time of application. Both black and white, and colour photocopies will be accepted.

If you are eligible to apply for a UK passport, but currently hold a passport other than a full UK passport, please wait to apply to the JET Programme until you are in possession of a full United Kingdom and Northern Ireland passport.

If you are a UK national, but currently do not hold a UK passport (i.e. have never travelled abroad) or your UK passport has expired or is close to expiry, please make arrangements to apply for it immediately. All applicants will be requested to present a valid passport if called in for an interview during January/ February. Please note that no other form of identification can be accepted.

If you do not hold a full United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland passport by the end of December of the year prior to departure to Japan you will automatically be disqualified from the JET Programme.