ILR with Expiring Passport Query

[r6njit]

hello,

i'm an indian passport holder with ilr for the last 3 years.

my passport is to expire end of june and wasnt sure what to do - especially since i may be travelling to india for a couple of weeks:

* should i be renewing the passport before i leave for india?
* if so, do i have to carry both passports (since the old passport would have the ILR stamp on it) or do i have to get the stamp transferred over to the new one (more importantly, is this free?)
* if i dont renew it before going to india, would i be allowed to enter uk on the passport that is about to expire (although it has the ILR stamp)
* i could always apply for the naturalisation before i go but am not sure if i'll get appropriate appointments at the ncs so that i dont submit the originals (if this is advisable at all!)...

has anyone been in a similar situation? do the knowledge-gurus have a better idea / understanding of the best way for me?

[sarah08]

I had the same situation like you. I did carry both old and new passports with me when I went abroad. Some countries you can use both passports but some don't so you have to check it before you go.

[UKBAbble]

If you have ILR you can use the passport right up to the date of expiry.