Travelling to the UK
#16
Re: Travelling to the UK
.... The event is important enough to me to travel, life is short and family is so special. This year is my mum's 60th, my sisters 40th, and my nan's 90th! Tragically, our baby passed away from a congenital defect, just before COVID got real, and y'know those times when you just need to SEE family, missing this would be a life-long regret - global pandemic or not. We were planning on getting an air bnb in the Lake District and all staying together for the time period - I'm wondering if hikes in the hills are out of the question!
#17
Re: Travelling to the UK
Just curious, did you travel on 1 or 2 passports? I am under the impression that US peeps are barred entry (??).
A dually friend of mine traveled to US (SE) and used UK pp on return .... basically is quarantining, and did have someone do a check to ensure they were where it was said where they were to be (don't know if it were in-person or just a landline phone call). ... I'd imagine it was the latter and prob based on where one came from w/in US was a factor.
A dually friend of mine traveled to US (SE) and used UK pp on return .... basically is quarantining, and did have someone do a check to ensure they were where it was said where they were to be (don't know if it were in-person or just a landline phone call). ... I'd imagine it was the latter and prob based on where one came from w/in US was a factor.
#18
Re: Travelling to the UK
Just curious, did you travel on 1 or 2 passports? I am under the impression that US peeps are barred entry (??).
A dually friend of mine traveled to US (SE) and used UK pp on return .... basically is quarantining, and did have someone do a check to ensure they were where it was said where they were to be (don't know if it were in-person or just a landline phone call). ... I'd imagine it was the latter and prob based on where one came from w/in US was a factor.
A dually friend of mine traveled to US (SE) and used UK pp on return .... basically is quarantining, and did have someone do a check to ensure they were where it was said where they were to be (don't know if it were in-person or just a landline phone call). ... I'd imagine it was the latter and prob based on where one came from w/in US was a factor.
#19
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Re: Travelling to the UK
Actually they do..... prior to the automatic machines, was told by a UK border official, (as I presented my US passport but then when I spoke I revealed I was a Brit) "WE (meaning the Border Authority) would much prefer it if you would use you British passport to enter the UK. Thank you"
No smile either...
#20
Re: Travelling to the UK
Something else to factor in, the rules may change between now and then though.
#21
Re: Travelling to the UK
Usually yes, but at the moment I doubt you'd be allowed into the UK if you are travelling on a US passport and you are unable to show that you are either (i) actually a British citizen, or (ii) meet one of the "essential" criteria to be allowed to entier th UK - in fact I doubt the airline would let you on to the plane in the first place.
https://www.gov.uk/uk-border-control
Actually they do..... prior to the automatic machines, was told by a UK border official, (as I presented my US passport but then when I spoke I revealed I was a Brit) "WE (meaning the Border Authority) would much prefer it if you would use you British passport to enter the UK. Thank you"
No smile either...
No smile either...