UK citizen on school trip with US passport?

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My daughter is 14 and is due to go on a school trip to France in 13 days rom the UK. We just realised that her UK passport is expired. But she also has a valid US passport. Can she use this? And if not, will we be able to get her a UK replacement passport in time?



Best Answer

I cannot think of a reason why a US citizen would be unable to travel to France from the UK with a school group using her US passport, even if she is also a British citizen.

To get back into the UK, however, she should bring some evidence of her British citizenship. The expired passport should suffice. See, for example




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Can I enter UK with US 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.

Can I travel to UK with US passport without visa?

U.S. citizens do not need a visa for tourist or business travel to the United Kingdom for a stay up to 6 months. A valid U.S. Passport is required.

How long can a UK citizen visit the US?

British nationals can use the ESTA to visit the United States of America multiple times during the waiver's 2 years of validity, or until the associated passport expires. Upon entering the United States with an ESTA, visitors from the UK can stay for a maximum of 90 days per visit.

Can I use US visa to enter UK?

UK Tourist Visas allow American citizens to enter the UK without the need for some of the more formal routes of immigration. Tourist visas are valid for any period of time up to a maximum of 6 months.



Traveling to the US? Here is a short guide To visa free travel for uk citizens.




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