Returning to UK with an expired UK passport
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Returning to UK with an expired UK passport
I am British and have a UK passport. I have been in the USA for a couple of years and now my UK passport has expired. I am planning to travel back to the UK soon, do i need to renew my passport in the USA before i go back? Or can i travel back to the UK with my expired UK passport?
(I know it is possible to renew my UK passport in the USA but it's much cheaper to do it in the UK.)
Thanks for your help,
Neil
(I know it is possible to renew my UK passport in the USA but it's much cheaper to do it in the UK.)
Thanks for your help,
Neil
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Re: Returning to UK with an expired UK passport
They wont allow you on the plane if you dont have a current passport IIRC. So I think you would be wise to renew it now.
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Re: Returning to UK with an expired UK passport
Assuming you don't have another passport I can't see how they'd process your ticket? For sure it's possible to enter the UK on an expired passport because I've done it myself. However I also had an Australian passport that was valid and my UK passport had only expired by a matter of a few weeks.
The other thing to consider is that if you had any hiccups renewing it in the UK for any reason you'd be screwed for going back to the US.
Surely the price difference isn't that much to make that kind of hassle worthwhile is it?
The other thing to consider is that if you had any hiccups renewing it in the UK for any reason you'd be screwed for going back to the US.
Surely the price difference isn't that much to make that kind of hassle worthwhile is it?
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Re: Returning to UK with an expired UK passport
Assuming you don't have another passport I can't see how they'd process your ticket? For sure it's possible to enter the UK on an expired passport because I've done it myself. However I also had an Australian passport that was valid and my UK passport had only expired by a matter of a few weeks.
The other thing to consider is that if you had any hiccups renewing it in the UK for any reason you'd be screwed for going back to the US.
Surely the price difference isn't that much to make that kind of hassle worthwhile is it?
The other thing to consider is that if you had any hiccups renewing it in the UK for any reason you'd be screwed for going back to the US.
Surely the price difference isn't that much to make that kind of hassle worthwhile is it?
#5
Re: Returning to UK with an expired UK passport
The renewals right now are taking months, theres a post in the USA section about it, so if you are leaving after October I'd apply now to make sure you get it back in time.
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Re: Returning to UK with an expired UK passport
What it boils down to is the actual wording on the particular sign {they aren't all the same} !
If it simply says "UK Citizens" then you're well withing your rights, but you might have to fight them to get through, but.
If the sign says "UK Passport holders" then yer knackered...
The bottom line is, go go through the visitors line, it might be a few minutes longer, but it's easier on the blood pressure...
Canada Bob.
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Re: Returning to UK with an expired UK passport
I am British and have a UK passport. I have been in the USA for a couple of years and now my UK passport has expired. I am planning to travel back to the UK soon, do i need to renew my passport in the USA before i go back? Or can i travel back to the UK with my expired UK passport?
(I know it is possible to renew my UK passport in the USA but it's much cheaper to do it in the UK.)
Thanks for your help,
Neil
(I know it is possible to renew my UK passport in the USA but it's much cheaper to do it in the UK.)
Thanks for your help,
Neil
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Re: Returning to UK with an expired UK passport
Been there done that, I've lived in Canada for 29 years and I travel on a regular basis between YHZ to LHR & MAN.
What it boils down to is the actual wording on the particular sign {they aren't all the same} !
If it simply says "UK Citizens" then you're well withing your rights, but you might have to fight them to get through, but.
If the sign says "UK Passport holders" then yer knackered...
The bottom line is, go go through the visitors line, it might be a few minutes longer, but it's easier on the blood pressure...
Canada Bob.
What it boils down to is the actual wording on the particular sign {they aren't all the same} !
If it simply says "UK Citizens" then you're well withing your rights, but you might have to fight them to get through, but.
If the sign says "UK Passport holders" then yer knackered...
The bottom line is, go go through the visitors line, it might be a few minutes longer, but it's easier on the blood pressure...
Canada Bob.