Entered UK using my now-lost UK passport; can I go to Spain using my US passport?
I am a dual US and UK citizen. I was born in the US, but my father is British and I have lived in the UK the last 4 years. I have a trip booked to Spain that leaves tomorrow and through a complicated string of events, my UK passport is lost in the mail somewhere and I will not get it in time for my flight. I do not have a UK driving permit or any other form of proof of identity. I still have my US passport, but it has never been stamped/traveled on in Europe. I've contacted the US and Spanish embassies about my question, but have had no response. I am hesitant to call the airline because I think they would stop me from boarding.
The problem is as follows: because my US passport has not been stamped, there is no record of me arriving in the UK/Europe at all. I am worried they will (a) not let me board my flight from Edinburgh-Seville; (b) detain me or worse deport me (to the US) from Seville; (c) not let me back in the UK at the end of the trip.
Has anyone been in a similar situation? What should I do? Can I still go on my trip or is it a bad idea? What evidence can I provide to support my claims?
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Can you travel out of the UK without a passport?
No. Since the UK left the EU on 31 January 2021, anyone travelling from England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland to a country in the European Union or Andorra, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marino, Switzerland or Vatican City will only be able to travel with a valid passport.Can I travel to Spain from UK after Brexit?
Will I need a visa to travel to Spain after Brexit? The majority of UK citizens will not need a visa to travel to Spain. The country still permits visa-free access to British visitors for up to 3 months for tourism and business purposes. However, British nationals will soon need a visa waiver to enter Spain.Can I enter Spain with a US passport?
Spain is a party to the Schengen Agreement. This means that U.S. citizens may enter Spain for up to 90 days for tourism or business without a visa. Your passport should be valid for at least three months beyond the period of stay. You must have sufficient funds and a return airline ticket.Can I travel to Spain with an expired passport?
Under the Spanish legal system, entering Spain with an expired passport or ID card is not an offence. With regard to leaving, you must cross an external border (to a third country) at an authorised border post with a valid passport or travel document.UK Passport Renewal Process and Waiting Times Explained (Fast \u0026 Easy Way)
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