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MPH80 wrote:AIUI - as soon as you are a naturalised BC - the ILR is no longer valid (because you are a BC) and thus couldn't be transferred.
But this begs the question - why would you want to keep the ILR sticker in the other passport?
If you turn up at the border - you present the british passport ... easy ... no queuing in the international line ... no landing card ... just get the passport scanned and through you go.
as I said this is a hypothetical question. Let's assume one is from his/hers native country where they lose their British Passport. If they have their native passport with the ILR in it, it would be quicker to fly back to the UK and apply for a replacement here, rather than applying for a certificate of entitlement or whatever that is and waiting for that, especially if you're in a rush to get back to the UK, and can't wait for the paperwork!
MPH80 wrote:AIUI = As I understand it.
And no - no statuatory backup for it.
Why not put some flesh on those hypothetical bones to enhance our understanding of WHY this might be an issue and we can tell you the right position.
M.
I really do agree with MCOVET on this one, as it make sense coupled with the fact that if your foreign country allowed DUAL CITIZENSHIP, then it make so much sense to have your ILR Sticker transferred to your new passport. It will definitely have its use one day!God, you're nosey Laughing as I said this is a hypothetical question. Let's assume one is from his/hers native country where they lose their British Passport. If they have their native passport with the ILR in it, it would be quicker to fly back to the UK and apply for a replacement here, rather than applying for a certificate of entitlement or whatever that is and waiting for that, especially if you're in a rush to get back to the UK, and can't wait for the paperwork!
Therefore, if you have a foreign passport which is due to expire with the ILR in it, it would and could be prudent to transfer it into a new foreign passport when issued, if that makes sense, just for the sake of the HYPOTHETICAL situation above.
Hope I answered your question as to why I posted THIS question. Now, if anyone else has concrete info, backed up by some statutory authority, it would be greatly appreciated.
Once again, MPH80, thanks for keeping this topic moving and for your efforts Wink
P.S. As a matter of fact, I've just checked this http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/howtoapply ... ghtofabode and it states that those who have been issued with a British Passport are not entitled to the Certificate of Entitlement sticker, thus, the only way to get back to the UK (if the British passport is lost) would be to apply for a new British passport, which again, if correct, proves the practicality of having the ILR in the foreign passport of the naturalized British Citizen!
I know people who have done exactly that without any trouble when travelling soon after a naturalisation ceremony.Mhunt wrote:What if I become a British Citizen and have to go abroad before applying for my first British passport? Can I use my foreign passport with an ILR sticker to return to the country?
May be possible but only if your foreign passport remains valid (i.e.- your foreign country allows citizens to hold dual / multiple citizenships).Mhunt wrote:What if I become a British Citizen and have to go abroad before applying for my first British passport? Can I use my foreign passport with an ILR sticker to return to the country?
