Can I leave a country on one passport and enter on another?
The general rule of thumb for dual nationals going to one of their countries is enter and exit on that country’s passport. Dual national US citizens must use their US passport when entering and leaving the United States, which after all makes sense: You’re an American leaving, or returning to, America.
Can I leave the UK on one passport and return on another?
Dual citizenship (also known as dual nationality) is allowed in the UK. This means you can be a British citizen and also a citizen of other countries. You can apply for foreign citizenship and keep your British citizenship.
How long can British citizen stay outside UK?
You are allowed to spend time outside of the UK so long as these periods of absence do not exceed 6 months at any one time. It does not matter how much time you spend outside of the UK in total during the required 5-year continuous residence period provided you return each time after a maximum of 6 months.
Can a UK citizen enter the UK on a foreign passport?
Yes, you can. Leaving the UK with a foreign passport is not a problem at all. If you try to enter the UK with a foreign passport, you should expect to be questioned by an immigration officer on how long you intend to stay in the UK, and what you intend to do there.
Am I still a UK resident if I live abroad?
You can live abroad and still be a UK resident for tax, for example if you visit the UK for more than 183 days in a tax year. You usually have to pay tax on your income from outside the UK as well.
Does UK allow dual citizenship?
Dual citizenship is lawfully allowed in the UK. While holding your home country’s citizenship, you can also seek to apply for British citizenship as a second nationality. Every country has its own nationality laws, and not all countries allow dual citizenship.
Does Britain allow triple citizenship?
The United Kingdom allows triple citizenship (multiple citizenship). This means that when you become a British citizen, you don’t need to give up previous nationalities.
Do you need a passport to go to the UK?
Your passport or identity card will be checked when you arrive at a UK port or airport to make sure you’re allowed to come into the country. It should be valid for the whole of your stay. You may also need a visa to come into or travel through the UK, depending on your nationality.
Are you automatically a British citizen if born in the UK?
If you were born in the UK after 31 December 1982 and your parents were not British or Irish, you’ll need check their immigration status to be sure you’re automatically a British citizen. At least one of your parents will usually need to have had one of the following when you were born: indefinite leave to remain (ILR) right to re-admission.
Do EU citizens need a visa to enter the UK?
You may also need a visa to come into or travel through the UK, depending on your nationality. There will be no change to the rights and status of EU citizens currently living in the UK until 30 June 2021, or 31 December 2020 if the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
Do I need my parents’ immigration status to live in the UK?
At least one of your parents will usually need to have had one of the following when you were born: permanent residence status, if you were born on or before 30 June 2021 Your parent would have been able to live and work in the UK without restrictions if they had any of these statuses.