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Dual Passports: Advice on API and destination entry procedures
Many countries, such as Japan, now require API (Advanced Passenger Information) before travel.
My wife is a dual passport holder (UK passport and Chinese passport with Japanese working permit). We ...
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Travelling with two passports (same name) - which passport should be used for booking? [duplicate]
I need advice for my family's itinerary: China - Indonesia - UK - China. My kids have Chinese and UK passports. Can I book their tickets using only their Chinese passports? Exiting China with the ...
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Is the Emergency Travel Passport in France ONLY available to French citizens?
I am currently in France and have a permanent Carte de séjour. My brother has died suddenly in the UK and I need to go to his funeral in 11 days time. The UK passport I have applied for will probably ...
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Using a foreign passport in the UK as a British citizen
I have an expired British passport and an EU passport that is still valid. I live in the UK.
Can I continue using my European passport without renewing the British one when going in and out of the ...
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Is my passport considered too damaged to fly?
I have just checked my passport before I leave the UK to go on holiday this weekend (6 days time). I noticed there was a bit of breakfast bar stuck to the back of the bio-data page and this has caused ...
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Can I enter the UK with my UK passport, even though I became a US citizen in 2021 and changed my name back to my maiden name?
I became a US citizen in 2021 and changed my name back to my maiden name. I still have a United Kingdom passport that does not expire until 2027, but it is in my married name. Can I enter the UK with ...
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Who qualifies as a "a person of good standing in their community" for countersigning UK passport applications? Is it objective or subjective?
According to the official UK government website, certain applications for UK passports must be countersigned by a third party.
One of the criteria for being an authorized countersignatory is (link in ...
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Returning home to France with less than 6 months on British passport and French post-Brexit residency card
I am a British Citizen living in France, I hold a French EU-Article 50 (Brexit) residency permit.
Is there any risk that I'd be stopped when returning to France from the UK on my British passport ...
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Can I return to Denmark, as a resident, without a valid passport?
my passport is about to expire. I am a British citzen with a British passport. I hold an EU residency card. Would I be able to travel from the UK to Denmark without a passport, as long as I have the ...
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Is UK passport valid period after leaving zone defined by issue date for Schengen zone (France)? [duplicate]
Background
Before October 2018 in the UK it was possible to have a passport issue that was valid for longer than 10 years. When your passport was renewed some remaining time from your previous ...
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Schengen passport 10-year validity rules [duplicate]
The Schengen passport rules state that:
If you are a non-EU national wishing to visit or travel within the EU, you will need a passport:
valid for at least 3 months after the date you intend to leave ...
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How to link a renewed UK passport to Australian visa
I have just renewed my UK passport and it is now not linked with my Australian visa. I live in Australia.
I have tried to tell home affairs but unable to get through.
Does anyone know if it is ...
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Put mothers wrong place of birth on online British passport application, how can I correct it? [duplicate]
I put my mothers place/town of birth as Br****** instead of De****** I’ve contacted them but yet to get a response, will my application be rejected or could this be corrected with a letter or a ...
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Can I enter the UK using my British Citizenship certificate without having a British passport?
I have recently just naturalised as a British citizen, however, it will take 7-10 weeks to get a British passport in which I would have to send my current Australian passport and Citizenship ...
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My BNO passport lists my other passports under "observations." Must I bring those other passports whenever I use the BNO one?
HM Passport Office has issued me a British National (Overseas) passport. I also have a Hong Kong passport, but I do not have actual British citizenship, any UK Visa, nor right to abode in the UK.
As ...
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What happens if a UK digital passport photo is rejected?
My situation: I've applied online for a replacement UK passport after losing my passport.
For various reasons (that mainly come down to not reading the guidelines closely enough) I'm convinced that ...
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Using 2 Passports on rotation
I have a UK passport and a New Zealand passport. Assuming UK is no longer part of the EU, and UK passport holders are allowed visa-free visits to the Schengen Area for 90 in 180 days just like NZ ...
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If I use a Mauritius passport to go from U.K. to Paris and then Paris to U.K. will I have problems getting back? [duplicate]
I am born in the U.K. if I bring my birth certificate is that good evidence that I’m from the uk. Either by Eurostar or flight
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Can a British/Mauritius Dual National use a Mauritius passport to go to Paris and Back
I am a British citizen. I was born in Britain, but I have Mauritius passport. I would like to do a return trip to Paris on the Eurostar. Can I use my Mauritius passport?
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Small oil stains on the bio-data page of my UK passport. Is this "damaged"?
I am travelling to India next month, and to do so I ordered a new passport. In the short time I've had it, I've somehow managed to get 4 blobs of oil stain (explained as oil by the fact that the ...
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Does a British citizen need a passport to fly to various "British" territories?
Examples where I expect I don't need a passport:
Isle of Mann
Guernsey, Jersey, other Channel Islands
Examples where I'm not so sure:
Gibraltar
Falkland Islands
Example where I expect you do need ...
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ESTA with UK passport (valid > 10 years)
I am trying to apply for my ESTA using a passport with an expired ESTA. The passport was issued by the UKPO in September 2016, and is valid through January 2027 (because the UK added validity for an ...
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Can a UK passport valid for two months travel to Germany post-brexit?
If I had a UK passport which was due to expire on February 1st, 2020 - less than 6 months from now, would I be allowed to make a weekend visit to Germany?
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I’m a dual US/UK citizen. Can I still enter the UK temporarily on my US passport?
I came to the UK as a US citizen, got indefinite leave to remain, and have just become a naturalised UK citizen. However, I am scheduled to travel abroad in a few days, and do not have time to apply ...
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What passport to enter for flight with dual citizenship? [duplicate]
I hold both a British and Russian dual citizenship, holding two passports. I am soon going on a flight to Russia and am not sure what passport to enter in the Advanced Passenger Information section.
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Travelling within the EU on UK passport expiring in 1 month
I am travelling to France and Spain via road on 31st August 2019 and returning on 13th September 2019. I shall be entering France via Folkstone/Dover customs either with eurotunnel or a ferry. My UK ...
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Entering Ukraine as a Ukrainian born, naturalised British citizen
I left Ukraine when I was 8, moved to the UK in 2005.
I was born in Ukraine but permanently reside in the UK, have British Citizenship and a British Passport.
Will I have any problems with going ...
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Travelling outside the UK without a passport
I've read all of the relevant questions on here regarding travelling outside the UK without a passport.
As I understand, I, as a British Citizen after naturalisation, can travel to and stay in any ...
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Can I prove my type of UK citizenship with my passport?
I am a naturalised British citizen.
My infant daughter was also born abroad and is therefore British by descent - I have passed my citizenship to her, but she cannot pass it on (unless she goes ...
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Wonky passport photo
My UK passport recently arrived and the picture isn’t straight. It’s around 85 degrees. If I travel with it will I be ok?
Isn’t my photo stored on a database?
Bear in mind I mostly use the e-...
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Can a dual national child enter the UK without a British passport?
My daughter was born this year in South Africa. I'm a British citizen with British passport and permanent residency in the UK. My partner is South African and we are in the process of getting her a ...
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What can be done if there is no one that could countersign kids picture for a British passport?
I'm aware what the Recognised professions are (so please don't repeat). Either I don't know them long enough or not in touch with them any longer or has passed away or not in the Recognised ...
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How do passport control officers know I have a PhD (UK passport)? [closed]
My UK passport doesn't list a title, but often when I go through passport control, the officer will say something like 'Thank you Doctor' or 'Have a good day doc'. How do they know I have a PhD? I'd ...
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I have an Italian passport, but I'm also British by birth. Should I get a UK passport?
I am an Italian citizen resident in Italy and I have an Italian biometric passport. The last time I had a British passport was over 30 years ago, when it got stolen. The crime was reported but that ...
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Travelling soon and lost UK passport. What can I do?
UPDATE: Praise your choice of deity, I found it!
UPDATE AGAIN: Due to a number of people wanting to know where it was found - I sold my car a couple of months ago and had a bag of stuff I'd removed ...
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Can a dual American/UK citizen travel with a British passport? [duplicate]
If you became a US citizen, but have not yet got an American passport, can you fly from the US to the UK using your British passport?
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UK passport expiring
I can not find the answer anywhere. I will leave the USA in August 2019 after working here for 2 years. My British passport expires in January 2020. That's 4 months until it expires. As a citizen ...
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Two passports, questioned by immigration? [duplicate]
I was born in South Africa, and have been living since. My dad is British, hence I am able to apply for a British passport because I am also a British citizen (dual citizen). My first British passport ...
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Can a UK citizen travel to a country in Schengen without a passport?
Under what circumstances can a UK citizen travel to a country in the Schengen area without a passport?
My understanding is that because the UK does not have national ID cards, it is not possible, but ...
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I don’t understand my British Passport Expry date [duplicate]
I’m not sure how to read the expiry date on my British Passport, it states as follows;
Date of expiry 26 Mar/Mars 23
The date of issue states; 27 Dec/Dec 12
It doesn’t appear to state either the issue ...
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Is it possible to use the 1 day premium passport service for someone visiting the UK for a day?
My sister is planning to come to the UK just for one day in order to renew her passport. Will she be able to use the 1 day Premium service?
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Can I enter a country using just my seaman's book? [duplicate]
I am a UK citizen, working offshore of Angola. The shipping agent took my passport when I went through the Angolan port authority, to join my vessel. The Angolan authorities have my passport, as my ...
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Can I book a ticket now if I'll have a new passport when I travel?
I am a British Citizen living in Australia but want to book a flight now (July 17) for a holiday in England (Nov 17 - Dec 17) but my passport expires in Apr 18. Can I book the flights now? I have ...
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As a dual national, can my daughter travel to the UK on just her British passport?
I am traveling to England from South Africa with my 3 daughters. I am British; my daughters were born in South Africa, but all have British and South African passports. We have realized that my eldest ...
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What are my chances of being granted an emergency travel document to the UK?
I'm a British national, born in Britain. I have two passports: British and Ghanaian. I am planning to travel to go to a relative's funeral and start a course in university. I recently lost my British ...
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Mistake in Online Passport Application
I'm applying for a new British passport and have submitted and payed on the online application but haven't yet send the declaration form.
I noticed my mobile phone number I supplied is missing the ...
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What are the requirements for a UK passport photo?
When applying for a UK passport renewal online, HM Passport Office seem strangely reluctant to tell you what the requirements are for the photo until after you've paid. After you've paid, you have a ...
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Which passport to apply for? [closed]
My Great Great Grandma was born in Lahore (now Kashmire), when it was still art of the Raj. Her Father was in the Royal Horse Artillary, and originally came from Ireland.
A Couple of Questions.
Am I ...
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Do British citizens need a passport to visit the Republic of Ireland?
I am flying from Manchester UK to Knock in the Republic of Ireland for one week in June 2017 on FlyBe.
I am British, born in Yorkshire 1946, and my passport has expired. At 71 years old, I am not ...
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I in confuse about uk spouse visa n baby uk passport [closed]
I am an indonesian citizen n my husband is uk citizen. We want to apply our uk first baby passport we have all document to apply. Form,pic,our marriage certificate,our birth certificate but he need ...
