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https://www.gov.uk/apply-citizenship-in ... w-to-applyXiao Wong wrote: ↑Fri Sep 16, 2022 2:15 pmMany thanks for your reply! I'm sorry to bother again, but it's not easy to find the most recent sources on this application process (British citizenship after ILR 10 years route + 1). Would you be able to point me to the most up-to-date official guidance? Thanks!
)Clearly a British passport is the preferred travel document - however, many dual citizens travel using their other nationality passport to travel if they they are "visa free" nationals, such as EU citizens. Especially currently with huge backlogs at HMPO.srd1982 wrote: ↑Sat Sep 17, 2022 6:09 pmOn a similar topic - I've understood once British Citizenship approval is received and ceremony attended, it is not possible to then travel until you have a UK Passport (this is what I've always understood).
But I've had 2 different friends tell me they had their citizenship ceremony up to 2 years ago and have not yet bothered to get British Passport, but have still continued to travel in and out without any issue.
I ask because my EU partner is about to attend UK citizenship ceremony, but won't have time to apply and wait for a passport if we want to attend a wedding in Australia. I'm nervous about whether he'll be able to return to the UK a month later just on Portuguese passport. Has anyone had similar experience? (Thanks in advance
Thanks very much @alterhase58, that makes sense, and what I was hoping to hear. Thanks for taking time to reply.alterhase58 wrote: ↑Sat Sep 17, 2022 10:23 pmClearly a British passport is the preferred travel document - however, many dual citizens travel using their other nationality passport to travel if they they are "visa free" nationals, such as EU citizens. Especially currently with huge backlogs at HMPO.srd1982 wrote: ↑Sat Sep 17, 2022 6:09 pmOn a similar topic - I've understood once British Citizenship approval is received and ceremony attended, it is not possible to then travel until you have a UK Passport (this is what I've always understood).
But I've had 2 different friends tell me they had their citizenship ceremony up to 2 years ago and have not yet bothered to get British Passport, but have still continued to travel in and out without any issue.
I ask because my EU partner is about to attend UK citizenship ceremony, but won't have time to apply and wait for a passport if we want to attend a wedding in Australia. I'm nervous about whether he'll be able to return to the UK a month later just on Portuguese passport. Has anyone had similar experience? (Thanks in advance
There are two aspects to this:
1. Return flight from AU: Portugal is in the EU and their citizens don't require a visa to enter the UK so I would expect the airline to allow him to board the flight on the basis of his passport. But do check the airline's advice regarding what they expect EU passengers to present to be allowed to board from AU to the UK.
2. Entering the UK: as he's a British citizen he has the "right of abode" in the UK and cannot be refused entry. Best to carry the naturalisation certificate as proof of this, otherwise he may be questioned as a visitor. Note the certificate is not a travel document and cannot be used elsewhere except at the UK border.