US resident UK passport
I am a US resident alien on a valid "green card". My UK passport expires on March 04 2024. If I go on holiday outside USA, will I need the new bio-metric UK passport to re-enter the USA?
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You don't need a passport to reenter the US, for trips of less than 6 months you only need your green card. The passport may be required by by the countries you travel to, so only their requirements matter.
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Can a US citizen get a UK passport?
Both the UK and US allow dual citizenship so Americans who would like to apply for British citizenship are able to maintain both citizenships. There is no specific application process to apply for American British dual nationality \u2013 all you need to do is to apply to become a UK citizen.How do I renew my UK passport while living in the US?
Yes, a UK passport renewal can be done online in the USA. If you are a British national and need to renew your passport from the USA, you must file an overseas British passport application for a British passport renewal from USA.Can US citizen get UK residency?
In order to be eligible for British citizenship by naturalization, you will need to meet the following conditions: Must be aged 18 or above. Must have held Indefinite Leave to Remain for at least twelve months. Must not have spent more than 450 days outside the UK during your qualifying residency period.How long can US residents stay in UK?
You can visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months) and other permitted activities. You can usually stay in the UK for up to 6 months. You might be able to apply to stay for longer in certain circumstances, for example to get medical treatment.BRITISH PASSPORT UNBOXING | Let’s open my British Passport! | I am finally a British Citizen!
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Per https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/after-green-card-granted/international-travel-permanent-resident:
If seeking to enter the United States after temporary travel abroad, you will need to present a valid, unexpired “green card” (Form I-551, Permanent Resident Card). When arriving at a port of entry, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer will review your permanent resident card and any other identity documents you present, such as a passport, foreign national I.D. card or U.S. Driver’s License, and determine if you can enter the United States.
So short answer: you don't need the UK passport specifically to help establish that you are the person for whom the green card was issued, but the UK passport is an option.
Somewhat related: the US does frown on dual citizens using a foreign passport to enter or leave the US (https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal-considerations/us-citizenship-laws-policies/citizenship-and-dual-nationality/dual-nationality.html):
Most U.S. nationals, including dual nationals, must use a U.S. passport to enter and leave the United States. Dual nationals may also be required by the foreign country to use its passport to enter and leave that country.
Summary: the green card and some photo ID is sufficient. In light of the US's attitude to its citizens (which of course are distinct from permanent residents) entering on foreign passports, I'd probably consider showing the UK passport to be the last resort.
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