British Citizen enter on a foreign passport

[noidea123]

Can a British Citizen enter the UK on a foreign passport?

I am currently in the UK, and my British Passport is stuck with an embassy where a visa is being processed. However, I need to make an urgent trip. I can travel out on my Australian passport, but the issue is returning. And I see temporary passports are only when we're abroad.

Is there any official advice or guidance on this?

thanks

[alterhase58]

Can a British Citizen enter the UK on a foreign passport? Yes - NOTE: British citizens have the right of abode in the UK and cannot be refused entry, though it may take a bit longer at the border.

I am currently in the UK, and my British Passport is stuck with an embassy where a visa is being processed. However, I need to make an urgent trip. I can travel out on my Australian passport, but the issue is returning. And I see temporary passports are only when we're abroad.

Is there any official advice or guidance on this? See this: https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/ ... tizen_on_a
If you were naturalised or registered as British you could carry your certificate and present this at the UK Border (or perhaps you have a copy of your old passport?).

thanks

[noidea123]

Thanks! Looks like it could be quite the hassle

[alterhase58]

Thanks! Looks like it could be quite the hassle

Many dual nationals had to do this a few months back when there were long delays and huge backlogs at HMPO. From reports it wasn't an issue at the UK border with officals aware if this.

[noidea123]

Interesting, thanks.
I wonder if boarding a flight might be an issue

[CR001]

Interesting, thanks.
I wonder if boarding a flight might be an issue

No, because as an Australian, you do NOT need a pre applied for permission to enter the UK.