I am British, my children hold EU passports, which queue should we join at an EU airport?
I have checked this question and this question as well, but neither fits our case. My children are SEND if that makes any difference.
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The approach I take is:
- Ask them. There is almost always someone directing people to lines. Explain your situation and ask which line to join.
- If there isn't someone to ask, join the EU line.
My experience is that officers are fine with mixed-passport families coming through the EU line. It's usually more hassle for them to refuse you than to process you. If they tell you "no you shouldn't come though here" then you know for next time.
This isn't a big deal. You won't get refused, or given extra scrutiny, just because you joined the wrong line.
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Can UK citizens use EU passport queue?
UK is still on continent of Europe. Since Britain voted to unshackle itself from the bloc, British citizens are not able to use EU passport gates and are asked to use separate lanes from EU citizens when queuing.Can EU family member travel to Europe without visa after Brexit?
EU , EEA and Swiss citizens can travel to the UK for holidays or short trips without needing a visa. In other cases, find out if you need to apply for a visa to enter the UK . You can cross the UK border using a valid passport which should be valid for the whole time you are in the UK .Can UK passports still use EU gates?
While UK passport holders can no longer use the EU e-gates, three Portuguese airports have installed new sets of e-gates that UK passport holders can now use. The gates have been in operation since April 2022.Who can use the eGates at Heathrow?
You can normally use eGates if you:- have a biometric symbol on the cover of your passport.
- are aged 12+ (12 to 17 year olds must be accompanied by an adult)
- are either: a British citizen.
Be aware UK passport holders legally resident in the EU but without EU citizenship IMPORTANT
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Answer 2
You should take your children with you through the non-EU ("All passports") queue.
Some answers to the questions you linked mention that you might get lucky in the EU queue, as they don't split up families, but I wouldn't rely on that goodwill (and on their ability process people who don't benefit from freedom of movement).
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