Which passport to use?
#1
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Which passport to use?
Hi all
I know this has been asked before about which passport you should travel with but I have another question.
I have just become an Australian citizen and got my Australian passport. However, my British passport is still in my maiden name.
I am looking at going back to the UK for a short visit, should I travel on my Australian passport? Should I take my British passport and marriage certificate with me in case there are any problems in the UK or does it not matter?
Thanks
I know this has been asked before about which passport you should travel with but I have another question.
I have just become an Australian citizen and got my Australian passport. However, my British passport is still in my maiden name.
I am looking at going back to the UK for a short visit, should I travel on my Australian passport? Should I take my British passport and marriage certificate with me in case there are any problems in the UK or does it not matter?
Thanks
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Re: Which passport to use?
Hi all
I know this has been asked before about which passport you should travel with but I have another question.
I have just become an Australian citizen and got my Australian passport. However, my British passport is still in my maiden name.
I am looking at going back to the UK for a short visit, should I travel on my Australian passport? Should I take my British passport and marriage certificate with me in case there are any problems in the UK or does it not matter?
Thanks
I know this has been asked before about which passport you should travel with but I have another question.
I have just become an Australian citizen and got my Australian passport. However, my British passport is still in my maiden name.
I am looking at going back to the UK for a short visit, should I travel on my Australian passport? Should I take my British passport and marriage certificate with me in case there are any problems in the UK or does it not matter?
Thanks
#3
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Re: Which passport to use?
So could I just use my Australian passport to go back to the UK?
If I use my UK one then will I be able to get back into Australia on my permanent resident visa now I am a citizen or does this become void when you become a citizen?
If I use my UK one then will I be able to get back into Australia on my permanent resident visa now I am a citizen or does this become void when you become a citizen?
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Re: Which passport to use?
Your Australian visa is gone (GASP!) - because you are a citizen and do not need one. As far as entering any country where you are a citizen, you are expected to use a valid national passport, and UK is no exception. Anywhere else, you can choose which passport to use to enter, between these two I am afraid not. You'd present Aussie passport upon departure to Australian immigration, then present your UK passport on arrival to the UK to the UK immigration.
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Re: Which passport to use?
I have gotten into bother doing this before.
Just enter the UK on your Aus passport - you will receive a 90 day tourist visa without any issues.
Just enter the UK on your Aus passport - you will receive a 90 day tourist visa without any issues.
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Re: Which passport to use?
Show your UK PP at UK entry & exit immigration points.
Show your Oz PP at Oz entry and exit points.
I travel on both PPs all the time- UK/Oz/USA.
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Re: Which passport to use?
I have both an UK passport and an Australian passport, I use my UK one when entering the UK and EU and my Australian passport to enter into Australia. You do need to get a new passport though when you change your name, I did this within a year of getting married and it was free of charge but that was in Australia.