UK Passport with French Dates [closed]

I have noticed that my passport has a french date for August ie - août. I understand that there are French words on a UK Passport but do any of you actually have the diacritic above the u (û) on your passport date of birth?

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Best Answer

The ICAO specifications for passports state that passports in English, French or Spanish should also include one of the other two languages for certain data fields. The UK has chosen to use French. (By contrast, US passports use English and Spanish.)

Captions in French in the British passport (Letters, August 11) are explained by the International Civil Aviation Organisation standard, which most countries adhere to in order to ensure that their passports are accepted worldwide.

The standard recommends that, where the language of the issuing state is English, French or Spanish, the issuing state should use one of the other two languages.

The second language for ours has long been French. Until 1772, both Latin and English were used for passports, then French alone until 1858, only after which passports were written in English.

Kevin Sheehan

Director, Identity and Passport Service

London SW1

Thus, your passport data page will include both English and French text.

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Can you have a French and a UK passport?

Dual citizenship (also known as dual nationality) is allowed in the UK. This means you can be a British citizen and also a citizen of other countries. You do not need to apply for dual citizenship. You can apply for foreign citizenship and keep your British citizenship.

How long can a UK passport holder stay in France?

British citizens do not require a visa if spending up to 90 days over a 180 days period in the Schengen area. You may however be asked like any other third country nationals to justify your travel by the Immigration Officer (means of living, address of stay, medical travel insurance\u2026).

Can I travel with an expired French passport?

No, you are only allowed to travel abroad using a valid passport. A valid passport is essential when you travel abroad.

Can you travel with a close to expired passport?

In normal circumstances, you can't travel with a passport that expires in less than six months. However, a country with an active agreement with your destination country may allow it. You may even enter with an expired passport in some countries as long as you still have the document with you.

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