Australian Dual Citizens Entering UK after February

[Pug1]

I have just looked up the British High Commission, Canberra, Facebook page and see people pleading for some clarification; with no response as far as I can see!

 

[MEL_Traveller]

that's what I mean by grey areas. I think I would not be relying on the ETA.

It’s only grey by the people who are hoping for it!

The rules are quite clear.

But maybe those pleading for clarification will effect change!

 

[Muriel]

I suppose you could use an expired passport, but who knows how long the processing would take.

But the ETA application I understand asks if you are a UK citizen citizen, you’d need to provide false information in order to proceed.

The ramifications are that the ETA could be cancelled in the Aussie passport, which I wonder if that could then present problems of its own later on… like any time any other country asks if a visa or entry has been denied?

NO you cannot use an expired passport. Expired means it is no longer valid. They are very serious about this and will strictly adhere to the new regulation. UK government site plainly state that you MUST have a VALID current passport for entry in to UK. OR if you are NOT a dual citizen, then you MUST have an ETA which, I believe, cost GBP16 and is valid for 2 years.

 

[Muriel]

I have just looked up the British High Commission, Canberra, Facebook page and see people pleading for some clarification; with no response as far as I can see!

The rules are clear. for all dual UK citizens. You MUST enter and leave UK on a valid/current British passport (not expired). Leave and re-enter the country you reside in with that country's passport.
If you are NOT a dual citizen, you must apply for an ETA in your Australian passport. Otherwise - no entry. Please take this seriously.

 

[transpactraveller]

So I'm guessing the UK doesn't have anything similar to Canada for this situation?

Dual Canadian citizens can apply for permission to fly to Canada on a non-Canadian passport: Are you a dual Canadian citizen flying to Canada without a valid Canadian passport?

 

[MEL_Traveller]

NO you cannot use an expired passport. Expired means it is no longer valid. They are very serious about this and will strictly adhere to the new regulation. UK government site plainly state that you MUST have a VALID current passport for entry in to UK. OR if you are NOT a dual citizen, then you MUST have an ETA which, I believe, cost GBP16 and is valid for 2 years.

I’m not suggesting you can use an expired passport to board you flight. However, if you arrived in the UK, by whatever means, as a British citizen you cannot be refused entry.

UK border officials will seek to confirm your identity and British citizenship. For that purpose, even an expired British passport will be a good start. The only thing they’d need to check is that you haven’t lost your citizenship. Which is not that hard to confirm.

You can’t travel on that document, but it is evidence to allow you access.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

So I'm guessing the UK doesn't have anything similar to Canada for this situation?

Dual Canadian citizens can apply for permission to fly to Canada on a non-Canadian passport: Are you a dual Canadian citizen flying to Canada without a valid Canadian passport?

As in seeking a ‘special authorisation to board’? Doesn’t seem so.

 

[Muriel]

I’m not suggesting you can use an expired passport to board you flight. However, if you arrived in the UK, by whatever means, as a British citizen you cannot be refused entry.

UK border officials will seek to confirm your identity and British citizenship. For that purpose, even an expired British passport will be a good start. The only thing they’d need to check is that you haven’t lost your citizenship. Which is not that hard to confirm.

You can’t travel on that document, but it is evidence to allow you access.

Hi Mel...you are correct. However, the problem could arise when you are departing the country in which you live.