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This is really sad. So sorry for you Moa7. Have you involved your MP? Maybe they could help sort out this issue, hopefully it should be easy to fix - just printing and sending the certificate..Moa7 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 14, 2020 8:22 amNo update as yet! I called the HO and they confirmed I cannot travel at all before I receive my British passport now, even if in case of an emergency. They also said they have no idea how long my certificate correction will take since it doesn't have any 'standard processing time'
So basically I had more rights as an ILR holder than I do now as a British citizen
Thank younnn15 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 14, 2020 8:55 amThis is really sad. So sorry for you Moa7. Have you involved your MP? Maybe they could help sort out this issue, hopefully it should be easy to fix - just printing and sending the certificate..Moa7 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 14, 2020 8:22 amNo update as yet! I called the HO and they confirmed I cannot travel at all before I receive my British passport now, even if in case of an emergency. They also said they have no idea how long my certificate correction will take since it doesn't have any 'standard processing time'
So basically I had more rights as an ILR holder than I do now as a British citizen
Can you point to a reference for this? I believe you can travel on any passport. Other countries have requirements like this, but not the UK. For example, British/EU citizens travel freely on foreign passports.the British citizens are NOT subject to immigration control and they must travel with a COE sticker in their passport or a British passport
The poster in this topic does NOT have their BRP anymore, they sent it back to HO. There is no 'fine' from the UK for using an 'invalid document', where on earth have you heard this!!vaza wrote: ↑Tue Sep 15, 2020 9:16 amCan you point to a reference for this? I believe you can travel on any passport. Other countries have requirements like this, but not the UK. For example, British/EU citizens travel freely on foreign passports.the British citizens are NOT subject to immigration control and they must travel with a COE sticker in their passport or a British passport
On the practicality, that's another matter. First you need to show airline staff how you enter - BRP will be fine. Second you need to explain to immigration officer on arrival. The latter is potentially problematic as their may be a fine for using an invalid document. Equally one would expect them to be understanding and cannot deny entry to a British citizen. But there would be a delay in any case.
To the OP: if travel is urgent, I think you have a very good chance of no fine on entry. If it's holiday, that's more difficult to justify and will depend on the officers involved - probably still no fine.
This was not mentioned in the thread. I suggest you update here if it was a private conversation.The poster in this topic does NOT have their BRP anymore, they sent it back to HO.
You are right. I stand corrected: the fine is for not returning the BRP and using it is where there is an opportunity to issue the fine. No difference for the rest.There is no 'fine' from the UK for using an 'invalid document', where on earth have you heard this!!
Quite right. Non-visa nationals can do that or use the possibly 'invalid' BRP. Otherwise no dice.It is not entering the UK that is the issue, it is boarding a plane without a valid BRP card to prove your right to travel to the UK.
Congratulations Moa7! Very happy for you and hope your passport application goes smoothly!