UK citizen entering UK on US passport [duplicate]

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I am travelling to the UK but my UK passport is about to expire and so would like ot enter the UK with my US passport. How is allowed and legal?



Best Answer

As explained in Do I have to enter the UK on my UK passport? using your UK passport is not mandatory. So you can certainly use your US passport if that's more convenient.

Furthermore, an expired British citizen passport is also enough to enter the UK and should be enough for the airline.




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Can I enter UK on second passport?

There are no real restrictions or definitive rules on which passport you use to book a flight, or any other form of international travel whether via ferry or train. For example, the British passport may allow visa-free entry to more countries than your other passport.

Can a British citizen be refused entry to the UK?

Being denied entry to the U.K. can be upsetting for travellers and their loved ones. It helps to know what to expect, and what you can do to make the experience less stressful. If you are denied entry into the U.K., you will be held at the airport until you can be returned to the location from which you departed.

Can I enter UK with U.S. passport?

Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements To enter the United Kingdom, your passport must be valid for the entire duration of your planned stay. Starting June 2019, U.S. passport holders will be able to use the ePassport Gates upon arrival in the United Kingdom.

Do you have to declare dual nationality when renewing British passport?

The United Kingdom allows citizens to have dual citizenship, which means you can be a UK citizen and at the same time a citizen from another country. If you're looking to renew your UK passport, there won't be any problem if you have dual citizenship.



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