If I use a Mauritius passport to go from U.K. to Paris and then Paris to U.K. will I have problems getting back? [duplicate]

I am born in the U.K. if I bring my birth certificate is that good evidence that I’m from the uk. Either by Eurostar or flight

uk customs-and-immigration passports uk-citizens

Best Answer

In short: No.

Birth in the UK does not automatically confer British citizenship (that's dependent on various other circumstances, depending on your date of birth). As such, a UK birth certificate is not proof of UK citizenship. I don't recommend attempting to use it to enter the UK.

Some comments have suggested you needn't worry about proving British citizenship as Mauritian citizens can enter visa-free. I do not advise this route - that visa-free entry is for specific purposes (tourism, some types of short-term business/educational visits) which do not appear to apply to you.

Acquiring a British passport will make this trip much easier.

Pictures about "If I use a Mauritius passport to go from U.K. to Paris and then Paris to U.K. will I have problems getting back? [duplicate]"

If I use a Mauritius passport to go from U.K. to Paris and then Paris to U.K. will I have problems getting back? [duplicate] - Facade of contemporary hotel and residential house in Paris

If I use a Mauritius passport to go from U.K. to Paris and then Paris to U.K. will I have problems getting back? [duplicate] - Eiffel Tower, Paris

If I use a Mauritius passport to go from U.K. to Paris and then Paris to U.K. will I have problems getting back? [duplicate] - Facade of famous art museum with columns and sculptures

Can Mauritian travel to France?

No visa is required for mauritius and seycheles citizens traveling to the Schengen space, as long as they don't stay more than 90 days every 6 months.

Can Mauritian citizen travel to UK?

Although Mauritian passport holders do not need a visa to enter the UK for short visits, yet they are subject to an examination by British Immigration Officers at the UK port of entry on each travel to the UK.

How long can a Mauritian stay in the UK?

UK tourist visa from Mauritius UK tourist visa is free for Mauritian citizens. The maximum duration of stay is 6 months.

Is Mauritius visa free to Europe?

Citizens of Mauritius do not need a visa to travel to the Schengen Area. They can travel to the region for tourism and business purposes for a period of up to 90 days. The Schengen Area is composed of European countries which include France, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Greece, Norway, Sweden, and the Netherlands.

Exodus: I tried to fly to London on a fake passport - BBC News

Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.

Images: Ethan Wilkinson, Maria Orlova, Guillaume Meurice, Charles Parker