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What should British passport holders enter in the ‘Place of Issue’ field when applying for a DTV visa online?

Apr 9, 2025
4 days ago
For British passport holders who applied for and were granted a DTV visa through the online application, what did you enter in the ‘Place of Issue’ field?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
This discussion explores what British passport holders should enter in the 'Place of Issue' field on the DTV visa application form. Participants share their experiences, with most stating they entered 'United Kingdom' or organizations such as 'HMPO'. One commenter noted entering their specific state of issue because they were applying from the U.S.
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Si**
I put United Kingdom, applied whilst in the UK and got accepted
Lee ********
HMPO , under authority
Anonymous *************
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@Lee *******
which embassy did you apply from? Thanks
James *****
What it says on your passport
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER
@James ****
it doesn’t have “place of issue” displayed on my passport. It only has “authority” and people have had their applications rejected because they entered what it said under “Authority”
James *****
Anonymous participant and therefore that’s your answer
Adrian ******
I put u.k
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Adrian *****
thank you. Which embassy/ country did you apply from?
Adrian ******
Anonymous participant Vientiane. Approved in 4 days (soft power)
Sean *******
HMPO
Sean *******
UK
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Sean ******
which embassy/ country did you apply from?
Chris *********
Following to see if I did this wrong... from the US, I entered the state that issued the passport.
Lee ********
@Chris ********
I thought the US passport comes under Homeland Department

in Washington DC
Bobby *******
@Chris ********
wrong as states don’t issue passports son