Lucharmily Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Hi, I know this topic has probably been covered before but both my daughter's and my UK passport have expired. I understand it's possible to enter the UK on an expired UK passport (we have valid Aussie ones) but wondered if anyone knew if this was still the case if travelling on a 1 way ticket to the UK. I'm going to contact the consulate tomorrow but just wondered if anyone had any experience of this. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 If you're planning to stay it could be a bit tricky - obviously entering on a valid pp is the way to go. If you enter on your Aus one you will be stamped with a 6 month visitor visa and heavens knows where you stand with respect to services etc but you could apply for a new pp immediately you land and IIRC they ask which passport you entered the country on so you aren't chased up when your visa expires. Easiest just to get new ones before you go then no hassles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newjez Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 They can't deport you if you are citizens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucharmily Posted September 20, 2014 Author Share Posted September 20, 2014 Thanks for the replies. I've applied for new UK passports...now the anxious wait begins...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dave53 Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Thanks for the replies. I've applied for new UK passports...now the anxious wait begins...! It took about 5 weeks for our UK passports to arrive yesterday , so that should give you some idea as to when yours should get to you .. Dave C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 It took about 5 weeks for our UK passports to arrive yesterday , so that should give you some idea as to when yours should get to you .. Dave C Our sons took eight weeks a few months ago so a bit quicker than ours then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scuffythetugboat Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 My wife went back to the UK on her Australian passport and had her expired UK one with her. She showed both to Border Control who said she could have entered with her UK one without a problem. I've just sent off my application to renew my UK passport. It runs out in February next year so they will add on the time left on my old one, up to 6 months, so I don't lose any time. My Australian passport runs out at the same time but the new passport will only last for 10 years from the date of issue so I'll apply for a new one when it actually runs out in February. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucharmily Posted September 20, 2014 Author Share Posted September 20, 2014 Thanks for taking the time to reply, it's really interesting to hear you can enter on an expired UK passport. And thanks for sharing your timesines for receiving new UK passports back. Hopefully ours won't take too long and I'll post my timeframe in due course to guide others. Cheers guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nearlythere1 Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 I don't think that I would really worry about it, unless they stop you at the departure side.. If you're a Brit, they can't stop you entering your own country, just because your passport has run out, I wouldn't have thought.. Where are they going to deport you to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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