Travelling back to the UK after naturalisation without a UK passport

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I have a dual Polish [1] and British citizenship, but no British passport yet. If I have to leave the UK now (using my old Polish passport), will I have any problems coming back into the UK?

[1] Poland is an EU member (believe it or not :D)



Best Answer

Based on the following answer - https://travel.stackexchange.com/a/21936/42483

You can enter any EU/EEA country (which includes the UK for the next 2+ years definitely) without an ID card or passport as long as you can prove your nationality with whatever means.

The only difference is whether it takes you less than a minute to walk through immigration or quite longer (as they would need to establish that you are actually the citizen you are claiming to be).

P.S. In theory this should apply to any country in the world.




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Can a British citizen enter the UK without a passport?

You must have a valid passport to enter the UK. It should be valid for the whole of your stay. You may also need a visa, depending on which country you're from.

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 with certificate of naturalization UK?

Yes, once you have applied for British Citizenship, you can travel outside the UK while your application is pending.

How do I prove British citizenship without a passport?

Acceptable proofs of UK citizenship include:
  • your British passport, which indicates you are a British citizen OR.
  • your British birth certificate provided. ...
  • your long-form birth certificate listing your British-born parent and their marriage certificate and British birth certificate.




  • HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO PROCESS A BRITISH PASSPORT/ONLINE PASSPORT APPLICATION TIMELINE




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