Entering the UK with an expired EU passport and a valid non-EU passport

I live in Ireland with a recently expired Italian passport and valid South African passport. I want to visit the UK and wonder if

the expired passport is proof of EU citizenship
I could get a free visa on my SA passport (as with EU family members)?

Best Answer

Assuming that you are currently inside the Common Travel Area, your question is based solely on whether or not you get randomly picked for a challenge. It's not very often that happens.

In the case that it does happen, your Italian passport will work as proof as long as the photo reasonably looks like you and your personal details dovetail with your other forms of ID such as driving permit, birth certificate or whatever else you can offer.

It's reasonable to expect that they are not going to be altogether happy about your travelling on an expired passport so you should pad in some extra time for them to land you in the UK.

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Can I enter UK with expired passport?

No you need a valid passport to enter the UK.

Can I leave the UK with EU ID card after Brexit?

From 1 October 2021 you need a valid passport to travel to the United Kingdom (UK). If you become a UK resident on or before 31 December 2020, you can continue to use your ID card to travel between the Netherlands and the UK until at least the end of 2025.

Can I go to UK after Brexit with Portuguese passport?

Portuguese citizens will be able to enter the United Kingdom for stays of up to six months with their valid Citizen Cards until the 30th of September 2021. From the 1st of October 2021, a Passport will be required to visit the United Kingdom.

Can I enter the UK with my EU ID?

You cannot use an EU , EEA or Swiss national ID card to enter the UK unless you: have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, or Jersey, Guernsey or the Isle of Man's settlement schemes.

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