His heart is in the right place - shame we can't say the same about his brain...
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It's an OTT request based on the operational risk policy of the client (usually a bank or or financial institution). If you want to get on site, you'll need to comply with their operational risk policy.
Explain that you're concerned about their passport policy but can present it in person on the day that you start. Proof of address isn't a biggie and neither is a copy of your most recent P60.
A low quality scan of your driving licence and birth certificate would suffice instead of a passport.
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world that he didn't exist