Dual citizenship - usage of non-British passport

[krystianr]

Hi,

I have been granted British citizenship (and got the ceremony on 9th). I'm going to apply for a password the same day.

However, can I travel abroad using my old passport (as I will have dual citizenship)? I've heard, that on the British border I can't use another passport if I'm British. I'm planning to visit Poland on 15th and I won't be able to obtain a British passport till then.

thanks

[ItalianPilot]

I am not 101% certain however I read something just this week, the only thing they expect is that if you are guaranteed nationality when you enter the UK to use your British Passport, which is kind of common sense and a legit expectation.

[alterhase58]

- Leaving the UK on any valid passport is ok (with visa if required by your destination).
- Returning to the UK with your EU passport may be ok as your previous settled status "may" still be flagged against your passport.
- Some travellers appear to have just used the eGates without being checked.
- Safest would be to also take your naturalisation certificate and present it with your passport to the UK border official on your return (note it's not a travel document and nobody else needs to see that). There may possibly a slight delay if they do checks. Note: a UK citizen can't be refused entry to the UK.

[George111]

I think admins should make a sticky. With current passport delays, this seems to be asked very often.