Can a dual Egypt/USA citizen with a Biometric Residence Permit in UK travel to/from UK with a US passport if BRP shows Egyptian nationality?

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I have dual citizenship of USA and Egypt. I am a student in England and hold a Biometric Residence Permit. My nationality on the BRP is Egyptian since I had applied for my Student Visa from Egypt.

Can I travel from London to Paris with my USA passport (no visa required) and return to England with my BRP?



Best Answer

For entry to France, from Consulate General of France in Chicago:

American passport holders are not required to obtain a visa prior to visiting France -as tourists- for up to 90 days per semester (6 months).

For re-entry to UK, from GOV.UK:

You can use your BRP to confirm your:

  • identity
  • right to study or work in the UK
  • right to any public services or benefits you’re entitled to



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Can I travel to UK with BRP?

You are advised not to travel outside the UK without your BRP. The BRP is proof of your immigration permission and you are normally required to show this in order to travel to, and re-enter the UK.

Can you travel abroad with biometric residence permit?

You must take your permit with you if you go abroad while you have permission to stay in the United Kingdom. You may have to show the permit to an immigration officer at the border when you leave the United Kingdom.

Can I travel with residence permit card UK?

You cannot use your UK residence card at the border to enter the UK unless you applied to the EU Settlement Scheme by 30 June 2021. If you have not applied to the EU Settlement Scheme, you might still be able to apply.

Is BRP linked to passport?

New passport (and you have a BRP)There is no need to apply to replace your BRP if you obtain a new passport, unless you will have a different nationality (see Report change of circumstances).



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Answer 2

Yes, you can use your US passport for France.

When re-entering the UK, present your Egyptian passport and BRP. This also goes for the Eurostar-run UK exit checks if going to France by train (before French border control)

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