Can I use a different nationality/passport when visiting country again?
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I have dual nationality; let's say country A and country B. I am traveling to a third country, country X. I have previously used passport A to visit country X. On my next visit I want to use passport B to enter country X instead. Will this be a problem?
Countries B and X are both in the European Union, but country A is not. I want to work in country X, so using passport B is much better than passport A, since I don't need a work visa. The reason I used passport A previously is that I did not have a valid passport B at the time (I have never actually lived in country B).
I want this to be a general question, but to be specific X=United Kingdom, B=Germany, and A=United States. There are other questions on this site that deal with traveling between A and B in my situation, but I am visiting a third country and am worried about being inconsistent with my passport use.
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I have dual nationality; let's say country A and country B. I am traveling to a third country, country X. I have previously used passport A to visit country X. On my next visit I want to use passport B to enter country X instead. Will this be a problem?
Countries B and X are both in the European Union, but country A is not. I want to work in country X, so using passport B is much better than passport A, since I don't need a work visa. The reason I used passport A previously is that I did not have a valid passport B at the time (I have never actually lived in country B).
I want this to be a general question, but to be specific X=United Kingdom, B=Germany, and A=United States. There are other questions on this site that deal with traveling between A and B in my situation, but I am visiting a third country and am worried about being inconsistent with my passport use.
uk customs-and-immigration dual-nationality german-citizens
edited May 18 '17 at 22:32
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It is no problem. Also, as you are an EU citizen you are entitled to enter the UK.
– Calchas
May 18 '17 at 22:13
Be aware that while you can come to the UK and work right now on your German passport this may not remain the case in the future.
– Peter Green
May 18 '17 at 23:13
The problem with asking the question in general terms is that different countries will have different rules and procedures. Many countries don't care, but some might.
– phoog
May 18 '17 at 23:19
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I have dual nationality; let's say country A and country B. I am traveling to a third country, country X. I have previously used passport A to visit country X. On my next visit I want to use passport B to enter country X instead. Will this be a problem?
Countries B and X are both in the European Union, but country A is not. I want to work in country X, so using passport B is much better than passport A, since I don't need a work visa. The reason I used passport A previously is that I did not have a valid passport B at the time (I have never actually lived in country B).
I want this to be a general question, but to be specific X=United Kingdom, B=Germany, and A=United States. There are other questions on this site that deal with traveling between A and B in my situation, but I am visiting a third country and am worried about being inconsistent with my passport use.
uk customs-and-immigration dual-nationality german-citizens
edited May 18 '17 at 22:32
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I have dual nationality; let's say country A and country B. I am traveling to a third country, country X. I have previously used passport A to visit country X. On my next visit I want to use passport B to enter country X instead. Will this be a problem?
Countries B and X are both in the European Union, but country A is not. I want to work in country X, so using passport B is much better than passport A, since I don't need a work visa. The reason I used passport A previously is that I did not have a valid passport B at the time (I have never actually lived in country B).
I want this to be a general question, but to be specific X=United Kingdom, B=Germany, and A=United States. There are other questions on this site that deal with traveling between A and B in my situation, but I am visiting a third country and am worried about being inconsistent with my passport use.
uk customs-and-immigration dual-nationality german-citizens
uk customs-and-immigration dual-nationality german-citizens
edited May 18 '17 at 22:32
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asked May 18 '17 at 22:04
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edited May 18 '17 at 22:32
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edited May 18 '17 at 22:32
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asked May 18 '17 at 22:04
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It is no problem. Also, as you are an EU citizen you are entitled to enter the UK.
– Calchas
May 18 '17 at 22:13
Be aware that while you can come to the UK and work right now on your German passport this may not remain the case in the future.
– Peter Green
May 18 '17 at 23:13
The problem with asking the question in general terms is that different countries will have different rules and procedures. Many countries don't care, but some might.
– phoog
May 18 '17 at 23:19
add a comment |
It is no problem. Also, as you are an EU citizen you are entitled to enter the UK.
– Calchas
May 18 '17 at 22:13
Be aware that while you can come to the UK and work right now on your German passport this may not remain the case in the future.
– Peter Green
May 18 '17 at 23:13
The problem with asking the question in general terms is that different countries will have different rules and procedures. Many countries don't care, but some might.
– phoog
May 18 '17 at 23:19
It is no problem. Also, as you are an EU citizen you are entitled to enter the UK.
– Calchas
May 18 '17 at 22:13
It is no problem. Also, as you are an EU citizen you are entitled to enter the UK.
– Calchas
May 18 '17 at 22:13
Be aware that while you can come to the UK and work right now on your German passport this may not remain the case in the future.
– Peter Green
May 18 '17 at 23:13
Be aware that while you can come to the UK and work right now on your German passport this may not remain the case in the future.
– Peter Green
May 18 '17 at 23:13
The problem with asking the question in general terms is that different countries will have different rules and procedures. Many countries don't care, but some might.
– phoog
May 18 '17 at 23:19
The problem with asking the question in general terms is that different countries will have different rules and procedures. Many countries don't care, but some might.
– phoog
May 18 '17 at 23:19
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Unless you're a citizen of one of the countries (in which case you're often, but not always, required to use that country's passport to enter/exit that country), there are no problems using a different passport.
Germany does not record entries and exits, so they have no idea what passport you previously entered on.
So yes, you can use your German passport in the UK without problems. In fact, you won't even have to see an officer, as you can use automated face recognition gares as a German citizen.
Lastly, as pointed out by Calchas, a German cannot be refused entry to the UK other than on serious secuity grounds. They do not require any permission to enter, or even live, in the UK.
answered May 18 '17 at 22:32
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Many countries have no requirement for their own citizens to use their own passport to enter, and the UK is among the most prominent of these.
– phoog
May 18 '17 at 23:14
@phoog Hence "often"
– Crazydre
May 18 '17 at 23:14
Hm, I must have skimmed over that word.
– phoog
May 18 '17 at 23:28
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And those countries that record your entry will often want you to enter and leave with the same passport.
– gnasher729
May 19 '17 at 5:42
@gnasher729 common sense suggests that as a practical matter everyone will be better off if a traveler departs a country using the same passport as for entry, though there are certainly exceptions (particularly, if you've entered a country you're a citizen of with your foreign passport for some reason, it may make sense to leave it with your domestic passport). But I've never seen any country stating this officially. Have you?
– phoog
May 21 '17 at 15:52
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Unless you're a citizen of one of the countries (in which case you're often, but not always, required to use that country's passport to enter/exit that country), there are no problems using a different passport.
Germany does not record entries and exits, so they have no idea what passport you previously entered on.
So yes, you can use your German passport in the UK without problems. In fact, you won't even have to see an officer, as you can use automated face recognition gares as a German citizen.
Lastly, as pointed out by Calchas, a German cannot be refused entry to the UK other than on serious secuity grounds. They do not require any permission to enter, or even live, in the UK.
answered May 18 '17 at 22:32
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Many countries have no requirement for their own citizens to use their own passport to enter, and the UK is among the most prominent of these.
– phoog
May 18 '17 at 23:14
@phoog Hence "often"
– Crazydre
May 18 '17 at 23:14
Hm, I must have skimmed over that word.
– phoog
May 18 '17 at 23:28
1
And those countries that record your entry will often want you to enter and leave with the same passport.
– gnasher729
May 19 '17 at 5:42
@gnasher729 common sense suggests that as a practical matter everyone will be better off if a traveler departs a country using the same passport as for entry, though there are certainly exceptions (particularly, if you've entered a country you're a citizen of with your foreign passport for some reason, it may make sense to leave it with your domestic passport). But I've never seen any country stating this officially. Have you?
– phoog
May 21 '17 at 15:52
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Unless you're a citizen of one of the countries (in which case you're often, but not always, required to use that country's passport to enter/exit that country), there are no problems using a different passport.
Germany does not record entries and exits, so they have no idea what passport you previously entered on.
So yes, you can use your German passport in the UK without problems. In fact, you won't even have to see an officer, as you can use automated face recognition gares as a German citizen.
Lastly, as pointed out by Calchas, a German cannot be refused entry to the UK other than on serious secuity grounds. They do not require any permission to enter, or even live, in the UK.
answered May 18 '17 at 22:32
Crazydre
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Many countries have no requirement for their own citizens to use their own passport to enter, and the UK is among the most prominent of these.
– phoog
May 18 '17 at 23:14
@phoog Hence "often"
– Crazydre
May 18 '17 at 23:14
Hm, I must have skimmed over that word.
– phoog
May 18 '17 at 23:28
1
And those countries that record your entry will often want you to enter and leave with the same passport.
– gnasher729
May 19 '17 at 5:42
@gnasher729 common sense suggests that as a practical matter everyone will be better off if a traveler departs a country using the same passport as for entry, though there are certainly exceptions (particularly, if you've entered a country you're a citizen of with your foreign passport for some reason, it may make sense to leave it with your domestic passport). But I've never seen any country stating this officially. Have you?
– phoog
May 21 '17 at 15:52
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Unless you're a citizen of one of the countries (in which case you're often, but not always, required to use that country's passport to enter/exit that country), there are no problems using a different passport.
Germany does not record entries and exits, so they have no idea what passport you previously entered on.
So yes, you can use your German passport in the UK without problems. In fact, you won't even have to see an officer, as you can use automated face recognition gares as a German citizen.
Lastly, as pointed out by Calchas, a German cannot be refused entry to the UK other than on serious secuity grounds. They do not require any permission to enter, or even live, in the UK.
answered May 18 '17 at 22:32
Crazydre
51k992224
Unless you're a citizen of one of the countries (in which case you're often, but not always, required to use that country's passport to enter/exit that country), there are no problems using a different passport.
Germany does not record entries and exits, so they have no idea what passport you previously entered on.
So yes, you can use your German passport in the UK without problems. In fact, you won't even have to see an officer, as you can use automated face recognition gares as a German citizen.
Lastly, as pointed out by Calchas, a German cannot be refused entry to the UK other than on serious secuity grounds. They do not require any permission to enter, or even live, in the UK.
answered May 18 '17 at 22:32
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Many countries have no requirement for their own citizens to use their own passport to enter, and the UK is among the most prominent of these.
– phoog
May 18 '17 at 23:14
@phoog Hence "often"
– Crazydre
May 18 '17 at 23:14
Hm, I must have skimmed over that word.
– phoog
May 18 '17 at 23:28
1
And those countries that record your entry will often want you to enter and leave with the same passport.
– gnasher729
May 19 '17 at 5:42
@gnasher729 common sense suggests that as a practical matter everyone will be better off if a traveler departs a country using the same passport as for entry, though there are certainly exceptions (particularly, if you've entered a country you're a citizen of with your foreign passport for some reason, it may make sense to leave it with your domestic passport). But I've never seen any country stating this officially. Have you?
– phoog
May 21 '17 at 15:52
|
show 1 more comment
2
Many countries have no requirement for their own citizens to use their own passport to enter, and the UK is among the most prominent of these.
– phoog
May 18 '17 at 23:14
@phoog Hence "often"
– Crazydre
May 18 '17 at 23:14
Hm, I must have skimmed over that word.
– phoog
May 18 '17 at 23:28
1
And those countries that record your entry will often want you to enter and leave with the same passport.
– gnasher729
May 19 '17 at 5:42
@gnasher729 common sense suggests that as a practical matter everyone will be better off if a traveler departs a country using the same passport as for entry, though there are certainly exceptions (particularly, if you've entered a country you're a citizen of with your foreign passport for some reason, it may make sense to leave it with your domestic passport). But I've never seen any country stating this officially. Have you?
– phoog
May 21 '17 at 15:52
2
2
Many countries have no requirement for their own citizens to use their own passport to enter, and the UK is among the most prominent of these.
– phoog
May 18 '17 at 23:14
Many countries have no requirement for their own citizens to use their own passport to enter, and the UK is among the most prominent of these.
– phoog
May 18 '17 at 23:14
@phoog Hence "often"
– Crazydre
May 18 '17 at 23:14
@phoog Hence "often"
– Crazydre
May 18 '17 at 23:14
Hm, I must have skimmed over that word.
– phoog
May 18 '17 at 23:28
Hm, I must have skimmed over that word.
– phoog
May 18 '17 at 23:28
1
1
And those countries that record your entry will often want you to enter and leave with the same passport.
– gnasher729
May 19 '17 at 5:42
And those countries that record your entry will often want you to enter and leave with the same passport.
– gnasher729
May 19 '17 at 5:42
@gnasher729 common sense suggests that as a practical matter everyone will be better off if a traveler departs a country using the same passport as for entry, though there are certainly exceptions (particularly, if you've entered a country you're a citizen of with your foreign passport for some reason, it may make sense to leave it with your domestic passport). But I've never seen any country stating this officially. Have you?
– phoog
May 21 '17 at 15:52
@gnasher729 common sense suggests that as a practical matter everyone will be better off if a traveler departs a country using the same passport as for entry, though there are certainly exceptions (particularly, if you've entered a country you're a citizen of with your foreign passport for some reason, it may make sense to leave it with your domestic passport). But I've never seen any country stating this officially. Have you?
– phoog
May 21 '17 at 15:52
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It is no problem. Also, as you are an EU citizen you are entitled to enter the UK.
– Calchas
May 18 '17 at 22:13
Be aware that while you can come to the UK and work right now on your German passport this may not remain the case in the future.
– Peter Green
May 18 '17 at 23:13
The problem with asking the question in general terms is that different countries will have different rules and procedures. Many countries don't care, but some might.
– phoog
May 18 '17 at 23:19