Does a dual Nigerian-UK citizen need an ILR stamp to leave the UK?
I have just heard from a friend that if you have dual citizenship, you will have to have "NTL" stamped on your passport (not the British one) before you can travel out of Britain. I have two passports: one Nigerian, the other British. I do not have "indefinite leave to remain" stamped on my Nigerian passport because I was given indefinite leave to remain as a refugee more than 15 years ago; at that time, passports of refugees were not stamped. What do I do now? Are there new rules about this? Do i need to stamp my Nigerian passport? This is very confusing for me.
Best Answer
There isn't a passport check to get out of the country.
The airline will generally check your passport to make sure you have permission to enter the destination (they have to bear the cost of returning you if you are refused entry) and the staff at security and boarding will normally check some form of Id matches your ticket - but mostly to make sure you paid for a flight.
How would they know you also had a Nigerian passport ?
If you are flying to Nigeria and present your Nigerian passport to the checkin staff they might notice that you didn't have an entry stamp to the UK, assuming you entered on your UK passport, but they shouldn't care.
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Can dual citizens leave UK?
Border control at departureThe UK will not require you to get a stamp in your passport at the border when you depart. The USA also does not require a passport stamp.Who is entitled to ILR in the UK?
You must usually have lived and worked in the UK for 5 years. If you have a tier 1 visa, it can be 2 or 3 years. If you have an Innovator or Global Talent visa, it can be 3 years. You may also need to meet the salary or financial requirements - this depends on your visa.Do I need to transfer ILR to new passport?
If you have Indefinite Leave to Enter or Remain, you will need to submit an NTL (No Time Limit) application form in order to have your status transferred to a new passport. You are advised to transfer your Indefinite Leave to Remain status into the valid passport before you travel.How long can you stay out of UK with indefinite leave to remain?
How long is Indefinite Leave to Remain valid for? There is no time limit on Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK, however it is important to note that you should not spend periods of more than two years outside the UK as this may lead to the loss of ILR.ILR vs British Citizenship Benefits and Differences EXPLAINED | #whytecroft
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