ETA - Dual citizens must have valid UK passport
Mar 2nd 2026 | 5:45 am
#76
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Re: ETA - Dual citizens must have valid UK passport
Oh immigration is Civil for sure, I was referring to:
That seems to be willing hiding materially information during a security clearance application.
I can honestly attest that I'm ONLY a citizen of the USA. This allowed me to qualify for the security clearances (that are not open to dual citizens) that were essential for my work.
Mar 2nd 2026 | 5:51 am
#77
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Re: ETA - Dual citizens must have valid UK passport
Yes, as far as the UK is concerned, I remained a UK citizen throughout.
I didn't hide anything from the US authorities. I declared my UK status...but could also truthfully attest that I'd never benefited from my UK citizenship after I had naturalized as a US citizen (I didn't use a UK passport, get medical benefits etc.). Oh, and in interviews, I also had to attest that should the UK (or any foreign nation) try to use my foreign assets as leverage against me, I would abandon those assets rather than divulge secrets.
I didn't hide anything from the US authorities. I declared my UK status...but could also truthfully attest that I'd never benefited from my UK citizenship after I had naturalized as a US citizen (I didn't use a UK passport, get medical benefits etc.). Oh, and in interviews, I also had to attest that should the UK (or any foreign nation) try to use my foreign assets as leverage against me, I would abandon those assets rather than divulge secrets.
Mar 2nd 2026 | 6:04 am
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Re: ETA - Dual citizens must have valid UK passport
This is the Canadian offence
for directly or indirectly misrepresenting or withholding material facts relating to a relevant matter that induces or could induce an error in the administration of this Act; This can also be committed by 3rd parties who submit applications on behalf of their clients.
Mar 2nd 2026 | 6:17 am
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Re: ETA - Dual citizens must have valid UK passport
Since it seems you are, like me, a former Lancastrian (Chorley in my case), I'll defer to your expertise. I couldn't do much more than be entirely transparent with the US authorities; it was they who decided not to consdier me a dual citizen.
All water under the bridge now, I think.
All water under the bridge now, I think.
Mar 2nd 2026 | 9:29 am
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Re: ETA - Dual citizens must have valid UK passport
Since it seems you are, like me, a former Lancastrian (Chorley in my case), I'll defer to your expertise. I couldn't do much more than be entirely transparent with the US authorities; it was they who decided not to consdier me a dual citizen.
All water under the bridge now, I think.
All water under the bridge now, I think.
https://www.gov.uk/renounce-british-nationality/apply
Mar 13th 2026 | 9:58 am
#81
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Re: ETA - Dual citizens must have valid UK passport
I've found myself in the position of having to postpone a trip to the UK due to the new regulations on having to travel on a UK passport. My kids were born in the US, but I've only ever got them their US passports. I've started the application for their Uk ones and among the documents they want sent it lists:
Thanks.
- the passport used to enter the country from which you are applying (if this applies)
- any current or expired passports from other countries that haven’t been cancelled - send either a colour photocopy of every page (including blank pages) or the physical passport
Thanks.
Mar 13th 2026 | 10:34 am
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Re: ETA - Dual citizens must have valid UK passport
I've found myself in the position of having to postpone a trip to the UK due to the new regulations on having to travel on a UK passport. My kids were born in the US, but I've only ever got them their US passports. I've started the application for their Uk ones and among the documents they want sent it lists:
Thanks.
- the passport used to enter the country from which you are applying (if this applies)
- any current or expired passports from other countries that haven’t been cancelled - send either a colour photocopy of every page (including blank pages) or the physical passport
Thanks.
Mar 13th 2026 | 12:23 pm
#84
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Re: ETA - Dual citizens must have valid UK passport
What? There’s a new rule? Me and my children were born in the UK, they are UK citizens and at one time all held UK passports. They are now all US citizens and have US passports only. We all traveled to the UK in December 2025 on our US passports (we did pay for the ETA). No problem.
Mar 13th 2026 | 12:27 pm
#85
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Re: ETA - Dual citizens must have valid UK passport
What some people are overlooking is if you are a dual citizen and living outside the UK but you MUST get a UK passport to return to the UK for a visit you will NOT be treated as a resident of the UK so NOT covered under the NHS and I suspect there will be other things you WONT be able to do as you are NOT residing in the UK.
If you are receiving a State pension and you were back say for 2 months would you be getting more money as some have had their monthly pension payments frozen.
Could you take out car insurance if not a resident? How about opening a bank account or something else where you NEED to be a resident.
Just because a person who holds dual citizenship is it really necessary to INSIST they now get a UK passport even though the person is not going back to the UK to live, work or study and they will be returning to the country where they are currently living.
You may have a different opinion but I think it is an unnecessary measure being taken against dual citizens.
If you are receiving a State pension and you were back say for 2 months would you be getting more money as some have had their monthly pension payments frozen.
Could you take out car insurance if not a resident? How about opening a bank account or something else where you NEED to be a resident.
Just because a person who holds dual citizenship is it really necessary to INSIST they now get a UK passport even though the person is not going back to the UK to live, work or study and they will be returning to the country where they are currently living.
You may have a different opinion but I think it is an unnecessary measure being taken against dual citizens.
Mar 13th 2026 | 1:17 pm
#86
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Re: ETA - Dual citizens must have valid UK passport
I've found myself in the position of having to postpone a trip to the UK due to the new regulations on having to travel on a UK passport. My kids were born in the US, but I've only ever got them their US passports. I've started the application for their Uk ones and among the documents they want sent it lists:
Thanks.
- the passport used to enter the country from which you are applying (if this applies)
- any current or expired passports from other countries that haven’t been cancelled - send either a colour photocopy of every page (including blank pages) or the physical passport
Thanks.
Mar 13th 2026 | 1:19 pm
#87
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Re: ETA - Dual citizens must have valid UK passport
My impression is requiring a UK passport on entry is all part of increased security as the world becomes more and more dangerous and unstable. As is the eTA requirement for non citizens. To know who is coming and going (meaning everyone) is the new level of lockdown. It's now required in most EU countries as well.
Mar 13th 2026 | 8:33 pm
#88
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Re: ETA - Dual citizens must have valid UK passport
This week my brother in Australia has been asking me questions about our parents dates of birth and marriage as he is applying for his UK passport. He and his family moved to Australia over 30 years ago and he stopped renewing his passport. He’s moaning about the cost but concedes that the UK is just doing the same thing that Australia has done for decades.
Mar 14th 2026 | 9:55 am
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Mar 14th 2026 | 10:04 am
#90
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Re: ETA - Dual citizens must have valid UK passport
I think that was just his deranged April's Fools 'joke' last year wasn't it? Although there is that bill by Senator Bernie Moreno which hasn't really gotten anywhere as yet....not do I think it ever will, would be a huge amount of kickback.
