Entering UK as British citizen on Australian passport (no British passport)

Since you have an Australian passport, you are allowed to travel to the UK visa free. So you are in the clear here. Once you reach the UK border, it is now your choice how you want to present yourself. Unlike some countries, the UK does not require that its citizens enter the country on a passport which it has issued.

1. Can a British citizen enter the UK on an Australian passport?
2. Can a British citizen enter the UK on a foreign passport?
3. Can you hold a British and Australian passport?
4. Can you have dual British and Australian citizenship?
5. Can a British citizen be refused entry to the UK?
6. Do I have to enter the UK on my UK passport?
7. Can a British citizen have 2 passports?
8. Can I enter the UK on an expired British passport?
9. How long can a British citizen stay outside the UK?
10. Can Australian citizens hold two passports?
11. Can I travel with 2 passports?
12. Can I lose my British citizenship if I live abroad?

Can a British citizen enter the UK on an Australian passport?

If you're an American, Canadian or Australian tourist, you'll be able to travel visa-free throughout the UK, providing you have a valid passport and your reason for visiting meets the immigration rules.

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

As above, there is no requirement, in either British law or regulation, that requires British citizens to use a British passport to enter the UK. All that is required is that the documentation presented be adequate for the purpose and duration of the visit.

Can you hold a British and Australian passport?

Re: Dual Nationality (British Australian) Passport Confusion! Its up to you which passport you use to leave the UK on, but by Australian law, if you hold an Australian Passport, that's the one you must use when entering Australia.

Can you have dual British and Australian citizenship?

This means you can be a British citizen and also a citizen of other countries. You do not need to apply for dual citizenship. ... Many countries do not accept dual citizenship. Check with the country's consulate or embassy in the UK to find out about that country's laws on dual nationality.

Can a British citizen be refused entry to the UK?

Refusing entry to the UK

They should be refused entry under paragraph 320(9) of HC 395. A person seeking entry without a valid UK entry clearance falls to be refused under paragraph 24 of HC 395.

Do I have to enter the UK on my UK passport?

The UK does NOT have such a requirement. ie, you can enter the country using either your US or UK passports - as long as the passport you use is valid for the type of trip.

Can a British citizen have 2 passports?

You can have a two UK passports at the same time. ... It's called a “concurrent passport” and it's fairly common for frequent business travellers to have one, for two reasons: You travel for work that requires you to apply for multiple visas. You travel to “incompatible countries”

Can I enter the UK on an expired British passport?

You can always enter the UK as a British citizen,even with an expired passport. The immigration officer should be able to check the database on his computer,and you will be straight through.

How long can a British citizen stay outside the UK?

You can live outside the UK for 5 years without losing your settled status. With indefinite leave to remain, you can only live outside the UK for 2 years.

Can Australian citizens hold two passports?

If you have two passports, we call the second one a 'concurrent' passport. Concurrent passports cost the same as standard ten-year passports but are only valid for up to three years. To apply for a concurrent passport, you need to call us on 131 232 or contact an Australian diplomatic or consular mission .

Can I travel with 2 passports?

Not only can you live abroad, but you can use your second passport to access more countries visa-free. Plus, the coronavirus outbreak has made dual citizenship even more useful — in a world where many borders are closed to Americans, having a second passport means you may be able to travel where others can't.

Can I lose my British citizenship if I live abroad?

Currently, yes, a naturalised British Citizen can live anywhere in the world without losing UK citizenship - so long as they intended to live in the United Kingdom when they requested and were granted citizenship.