special ed

Assuming my flight actually goes ahead with all the travel chaos, had a question about which passports to use. I have a valid US and UK passport (got my USC last December). I know I have to use my US passport to leave and enter the US but which one should I use to enter the UK? Is there an advantage to using my UK passport or does the US require I use my US passport to enter another country? Im only going to be in the UK for seven days and won't be driving/working or anything like that, so does it matter? Thanks.

ian-mstm

Use your UK passport to enter the UK.


The US would like to think they're that powerful, but no... the US can't compel you to use a US passport to enter any country other than the US.


Yes. A UKC has access to more services/protection than a US visitor would. It's an interesting legal question... if you enter the UK using your US passport, does the UK consider you a visitor or a citizen?

Ian

airways

A citizen. Regardless of the passport unless you give up your UK citizenship you are always considered a citizen.

special ed

Thank you! Just checked United's website and it seems my flight to London from O'Hare is about the only one not currently listed as cancelled. Fingers crossed!!

ian-mstm

Yes, I understand the concept. That wasn't quite the thrust of the question. One interpretation of immigration regulations suggests you are entitled to stay in the UK for only 6 months - because you are representing yourself as a USC and not a UKC. Now, while your UK citizenship isn't in any danger, it creates a curious legal question as to your status while in the UK... if only on paper!

Ian

ldyinlv

I would just use your US passport, if you are only visiting.

Jerseygirl

When visiting my husband always uses his US PP because he usually gets through the queue quicker than the EU queue. I always use my UK PP.

For a visit it really doesn't matter what PP you use to enter and leave the UK. Remember if you're a USC you must leave and enter using your US PP.