Will an externally damaged passport pose a problem when applying for UK visa?

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No, that should not cause any problem - the minor damage you describe doesn't meet the criteria for a 'damaged passport', which are:

A damaged passport is one which isn’t in a condition to be accepted as proof of identity.

Damage may include the following:

  • details are indecipherable
  • the laminate has lifted enough to allow the possibility of photo substitution
  • discolouration to the bio-data page
  • chemical or ink spillage on any page
  • missing or detached pages
  • the chip or antenna shows through the end paper on the back cover for the new style e-passports
  • the chip has been identified as damaged after investigation

Damaged and faulty passports: guidance for examiners - UK Government, 10 November 2016

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