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I have recently received my letter confirming my naturalisation application has been successful, I'm just waiting for ceremonies to resume now.

As a Polish citizen, whenever I enter or leave Poland I must present Polish travel document. My British passport won't be accepted at the border as long as I also hold Polish citizenship.

Does the law work in similar way in the UK? Will I always need to present my British passport while entering or leaving the UK?

While I have no problem with it, that would mean I would have to carry 2 passports when travelling directly between the UK and Poland. British to leave/enter UK and Polish for use at Polish border checks.

user5877 wrote: ↑

Thu Jun 04, 2020 12:28 am

I have recently received my letter confirming my naturalisation application has been successful, I'm just waiting for ceremonies to resume now.

As a Polish citizen, whenever I enter or leave Poland I must present Polish travel document. My British passport won't be accepted at the border as long as I also hold Polish citizenship.

Does the law work in similar way in the UK? Will I always need to present my British passport while entering or leaving the UK?

While I have no problem with it, that would mean I would have to carry 2 passports when travelling directly between the UK and Poland. British to leave/enter UK and Polish for use at Polish border checks.

It think it is a standard thing for most people with dual passports to carry both passports while travelling. I don't think carrying an additional passport is such a big issue. Don't forget that brexit is coming, so you might not be allowed to travel to the UK if you cannot show that you have the right travel document

No, you don't need a British passport to enter the UK. You only need to convince the Immigration Officer at the border that you are a British citizen. That is of course easiest to do with a British passport.

Without a British passport or a CoE-RoA in your Polish passport (see below), be prepared for multiple hours of delay at the airport while your status as a British citizen is checked. You will be allowed in, but only after long checks.

You may also require a British passport or proof that you can enter the UK to convince airline staff to allow you to board the flight to the UK. At the moment, an EEA passport is sufficient for that, but it may not be, in the future.

If you want to avoid carrying a British passport, you can apply for a CoE-RoA in your Polish passport. But, (a) it is about 4 times more expensive than a British passport, (b) it expires along with your Polish passport and (c) if you travel abroad, you are not entitled to British consular assistance without a British passport.

I have a British and another EEA passport. When I travel, I take the first one I find. Zero issues.

Even when back in the UK, you are nearly forced now to use eGates. They scan your EEA passport and let you in no questions asked.

I went to my other EEA country a few times with the British passport, no questions asked really.

user5877 wrote: ↑

Thu Jun 04, 2020 12:28 am

While I have no problem with it, that would mean I would have to carry 2 passports when travelling directly between the UK and Poland. British to leave/enter UK and Polish for use at Polish border checks.

Carrying two passports is a light burden.

Thanks all.

I understand, it will be just more handy to carry 2 passports with me.