The change came into effect from 30 March.
The passports will continue to be burgundy until later this year. Image: PA Images The passports will continue to be burgundy until later this year. Image: PA Images UK PASSPORT OFFICIALS have begun to issue passports without the words “European Union”, despite the country still remaining part of the bloc.
Passport officials had been planning based on the 29 March date and so the following day was when the change was to be implemented. Passports that include the words European Union will continue to be issued for a short period after this date. You will not be able to choose whether you get a passport that includes the words European Union, or a passport that does not. The short period in which both may be issued is due to cost-saving measures, a spokesperson added.
British passport holder Susan Hindle Barone is among those who have shared images of their new passports without the words “European Union”.
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