Entering the UK with a US passport
#31
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Re: Entering the UK with a US passport
It was only after he was in secondary that he 'mentioned' he was a UK citizen and pulled out his UK passport ...
#32
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Re: Entering the UK with a US passport
I believe the list is more comprehensive than that (I don’t have a UK birth certificate for example), my national insurance number card is also so old it was issued by the UK Department if Social Security. I agree you might no bring those types of documents unless you were planning to verify your eligibility to work or moving back to the UK, but if you were then it seems like it would nit be an issue. Someone may also have an expire British passport, which might not work for boarding a flight but may work for other things.
#33
Re: Entering the UK with a US passport
I believe the list is more comprehensive than that (I don’t have a UK birth certificate for example), my national insurance number card is also so old it was issued by the UK Department if Social Security. I agree you might no bring those types of documents unless you were planning to verify your eligibility to work or moving back to the UK, but if you were then it seems like it would nit be an issue. Someone may also have an expire British passport, which might not work for boarding a flight but may work for other things.
Last edited by BritInParis; Nov 20th 2021 at 9:06 pm.
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Re: Entering the UK with a US passport
i've told the tale of a friend's son who tried to enter the UK on his US passport (before times of e-gates) and when being asked what he intended to do in the UK and how long he was staying for said "come to work for my uncle and staying for good'.
It was only after he was in secondary that he 'mentioned' he was a UK citizen and pulled out his UK passport ...
It was only after he was in secondary that he 'mentioned' he was a UK citizen and pulled out his UK passport ...
#36
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Re: Entering the UK with a US passport
Most countries, including the USA, don't give exit stamps.
With Australia you do have to go through border control on leaving, and complete an exit form. They check your passport at that point to ensure you have been in the country legally and not overstayed. My son-in-law, in California, has dual US/Aust citizenship, and Australia also insists that their citizens enter and leave on their passports. When returning to the USA from Australia he checks in at the airline desk with his US passport and at border control shows his Australian passport.
With Australia you do have to go through border control on leaving, and complete an exit form. They check your passport at that point to ensure you have been in the country legally and not overstayed. My son-in-law, in California, has dual US/Aust citizenship, and Australia also insists that their citizens enter and leave on their passports. When returning to the USA from Australia he checks in at the airline desk with his US passport and at border control shows his Australian passport.
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Re: Entering the UK with a US passport
So, the question is whether or not a Maryland notary can certify copies of documents? As per this website, apparently not.
https://www.dfa.ie/passports/documen...tadultpassport
- Original passport from another country, national ID card, social security card or a certified (by solicitor) copy of your driver’s license.
- Original passport from another country, national ID card, social security card or a certified copy of your driver's license (certified by a solicitor or notary public)
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Re: Entering the UK with a US passport
For Irish passport application, the driver's license can be certified by a lawyer:
https://www.dfa.ie/passports/documen...tadultpassport
https://www.dfa.ie/passports/documen...tadultpassport
- Original passport from another country, national ID card, social security card or a certified (by solicitor) copy of your driver’s license.
- Original passport from another country, national ID card, social security card or a certified copy of your driver's license (certified by a solicitor or notary public)
. It is weird that a notary can certify a licence but only if you are adopted.