dual citizenship-which passport to use to exist uk then enter Australia with?
Jan 3rd 2014 | 7:09 am
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Re: dual citizenship-which passport to use to exist uk then enter Australia with?
Are you sure, not that it matters? I've not had anyone stamp my (UK) passport leaving the UK for at least 30 years, maybe longer, nor has my husband.
As the others have said, go in and out of the UK using a UK passport, in and out of Australia and New Zealand with your NZ passport and every else, whichever comes to hand first. You're unlikely to go through immigration in Indonesia anyway.
As the others have said, go in and out of the UK using a UK passport, in and out of Australia and New Zealand with your NZ passport and every else, whichever comes to hand first. You're unlikely to go through immigration in Indonesia anyway.
If u didn't post- i would never have realized, so thank you!!!!
Jan 3rd 2014 | 7:27 am
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Re: dual citizenship-which passport to use to exist uk then enter Australia with?
Is your stop in Jakarta just a transit, or are you clearing passport control and then checking in again for the leg to Perth on a different flight number ?
If you are just transiting through Jakarta airport on the same flight number to Australia, you would leave the UK on your NZ passport (ie show your kiwi passport at the check-in desk) as they wouldn't allow you to board the plane with just a British passport.
If you are just transiting through Jakarta airport on the same flight number to Australia, you would leave the UK on your NZ passport (ie show your kiwi passport at the check-in desk) as they wouldn't allow you to board the plane with just a British passport.
Jan 3rd 2014 | 7:55 am
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Re: dual citizenship-which passport to use to exist uk then enter Australia with?
i exist therefore i passport
Jan 3rd 2014 | 8:52 am
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Re: dual citizenship-which passport to use to exist uk then enter Australia with?
Simply ask yourself what is going to give me the less jib. They cannot refuse entry to any country you hold a passport for. They can refuse entry if you turn up on a foreign passport.
Jan 3rd 2014 | 9:49 am
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Re: dual citizenship-which passport to use to exist uk then enter Australia with?
However, unless you're actually going through Indonesian immigration and leaving the airport you are simply transiting. You will have to show a passport to board the plane (along with your boarding pass) that allows you to enter Australia. The airline won't let you on board otherwise. Unless you have a visa in your UK passport you will have to use your NZ one once you get to Jakarta.
Stop over thinking this. Use your NZ passport, forget you have a British passport and you'll be fine.
Jan 3rd 2014 | 1:13 pm
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Re: dual citizenship-which passport to use to exist uk then enter Australia with?
Thanks everyone for your replys, you've really helped 
I'm not worried now and know what to do! Good times!
Ow and berserk I'd appreciate it if you didn't bother to post negative sarcastic comments- i hope if you ever find yourself in a situation that is worrying you, you don't get someone posting silly remarks like you do- not helpful!
I'm not worried now and know what to do! Good times!Ow and berserk I'd appreciate it if you didn't bother to post negative sarcastic comments- i hope if you ever find yourself in a situation that is worrying you, you don't get someone posting silly remarks like you do- not helpful!
Jan 3rd 2014 | 6:30 pm
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Re: dual citizenship-which passport to use to exist uk then enter Australia with?
its best to use the passport you booked the flight with when you are in transit or it confuses them 
Jan 4th 2014 | 6:06 am
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Re: dual citizenship-which passport to use to exist uk then enter Australia with?
Yes, there would be 2 different flight numbers. You're going on two different flights.
However, unless you're actually going through Indonesian immigration and leaving the airport you are simply transiting. You will have to show a passport to board the plane (along with your boarding pass) that allows you to enter Australia. The airline won't let you on board otherwise. Unless you have a visa in your UK passport you will have to use your NZ one once you get to Jakarta.
Stop over thinking this. Use your NZ passport, forget you have a British passport and you'll be fine.
However, unless you're actually going through Indonesian immigration and leaving the airport you are simply transiting. You will have to show a passport to board the plane (along with your boarding pass) that allows you to enter Australia. The airline won't let you on board otherwise. Unless you have a visa in your UK passport you will have to use your NZ one once you get to Jakarta.
Stop over thinking this. Use your NZ passport, forget you have a British passport and you'll be fine.
Jan 4th 2014 | 6:11 am
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Re: dual citizenship-which passport to use to exist uk then enter Australia with?
Book your flight out of the UK using your NZ passport number, check in using your NZ passport and enter and leave Australia on your NZ passport. If you try and use your British passport you'll need a visa or you won't be allowed to board the plane. You only need your British passport when you return to the UK.
Jan 4th 2014 | 10:43 am
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Re: dual citizenship-which passport to use to exist uk then enter Australia with?
Book your flight out of the UK using your NZ passport number, check in using your NZ passport and enter and leave Australia on your NZ passport. If you try and use your British passport you'll need a visa or you won't be allowed to board the plane. You only need your British passport when you return to the UK.
I beginning to think correct procedure in UK is:
- check-in using NZ passport
- show british passport to passport control to exit properly AND ALSO show NZ passport to passport control to show they have authority to enter Australia otherwise they may be denied boarding ?
Anyone know for sure ?
Note also:
New Zealand citizens with tuberculosis or any criminal convictions (that resulted in imprisonment or a suspended sentence) should approach the nearest Australian immigration office to discuss their entry to Australia before travelling to Australia.
See: http://www.immi.gov.au/media/fact-sheets/17nz.htm
