Dual Greek/UK nationality

[alouette]

Hi

I have dual Greek and UK nationality. I am planning on travelling to Greece in January 2008. Do I need to use my Greek passport to travel to Greece and my UK passport to travel to the UK, or can I just use one passport for both countries as they are both EU member states?

[John]

I don't think there is an issue here, given that both on arrival in Greece and also back in the UK the EEA/Swiss passport channel can be used.

So I conclude .... your choice.

[alouette]

Thanks for your reply. Much appreciated

[Directive/2004/38/EC]

You should be able to enter any EU country using any valid EU member state issued passport.

[JAJ]

I don't think there is an issue here, given that both on arrival in Greece and also back in the UK the EEA/Swiss passport channel can be used.

So I conclude .... your choice.

Except that:

- it would be worth ensuring that Greece does not insist that Greek citizens use a Greek passport; and

- bear in mind that Greek passports issued prior to 2006 are generally invalid for travel.

[Directive/2004/38/EC]

- it would be worth ensuring that Greece does not insist that Greek citizens use a Greek passport; and

Directive 2004/38/EC is pretty clear that you should be given entry if you have a passport (or ID card) of a EU member state. A UK passport is one of these. I don't think they can legally turn a Greek citizen who happens to be traveling on another member state passport or ID.

- bear in mind that Greek passports issued prior to 2006 are generally invalid for travel.

Why are Greek passports issued prior to 2006 not valid for travel to other EU countries, and for entry to Greece itself? They may not be valid for entry to the US, but the US is extra picky these days.

[JAJ]

Why are Greek passports issued prior to 2006 not valid for travel to other EU countries, and for entry to Greece itself?

Because the Greek government invalidated them:
http://www.helleniccomserve.com/newgreekpassports.html