imissmonstermunch

Wondering if anyone can help me, I am 36 and have been living in CA for over a decade now. I was born in UK, but in 2011 became a US citizen. So am I right in saying that when I got my US naturalization certificate I automatically became a DUAL citizen of both UK and US? I already sent in my application for first US passport, handed over my form & fees and naturalization certificate at the post office. But is it true that it is better for dual citizens to have both US and UK passports, and to only enter the UK with a UK passport if possible?

The red book UK passport which I entered US with, actually expired in 2011. Which passport renewal application form should I send to the UK embassy in Washington? (confused if I should use "OL" or "C1")

As far as supporting documents, do I just need to send in my old expired red UK passport to the embassy? Do I need to also send in my original UK birth certificate to prove UK citizenship, since I am applying from within US?

And on the application do I have to provide information on ALL previous UK passports, even the ones I had when I was a kid, or do I only need info on the most recent previous passport (the expired red book)?

Thank you for any help.

Bob

You're a duel citizen.

The UK doesn't care which passport you use to enter the UK, as long as the passport you use is fit for purpose, so if only going for a holiday, the US passport is fine. If you're planning to move back properly, then it would be easier to use a UK passport.

You're renewing the passport and it's not expired more than 10 years, so it's a simple renewal, send in the old passport and the forms with money and you're set.

There are loads of previous threads on the subject if you have a quick search for more info.

Welcome to BE

Pulaski

Pistols at dawn? Or maybe something more contemporary, ...... perhaps AK47's at 500ft?

Bob

That'll do the job

imissmonstermunch

Thanks for the welcome and the reply. Do you know what the correct renewal form I should use would be? Maybe I'm just confused but I think I fit the criteria for both C1 and OL. Which is the one most people typically use?

Bob

No idea off hand, just read the instructions?

Jscl

The fill-in form OL is fine, I used it last year. No idea why they don't make it clear in the instructions that you can use it, I had the same query before I sent mine off.

imissmonstermunch

Thanks, I feel better about using the fill in form now. It's a good site, but the instructions could be a bit clearer I think.