EHS
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Post by EHS on Sept 24, 2014 14:23:12 GMT
Dear All,
I have a last minute question before i fly out on friday, I have 2 British Passports, as many of you might be aware that we can hold two valid passports if travel frequently.
I need to know if i will be alright to carry two valid passports ( 1 with KSA visa) while other have valid visa's for other countries. I will enter and exit with same passport but just have to carry other as i have no where to leave it in UK.
Thanks & Regards
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Post by space99 on Sept 25, 2014 15:54:36 GMT
I would keep the other one in a suitcase or handbag as it would be difficult for you to explain that Britian is the only country that allows you to have two valid passports at the same time.
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Wutz
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Post by Wutz on Sept 25, 2014 17:27:48 GMT
space99,
Good advice - countries in general do not like to find a second passport on you, regardless of reasons. But no - Britain is not the only country to issue second passports. I have had a second passport from the US a couple of times for different reasons. But the passport office always suggested that I should only travel with a single passport at a time - kind of tough for us when living overseas though. Other than the issuing country, you should not enter with one passport and exit with another & I'm not to sure about checking out of one country at the start of the trip showing the airline one passport and arriving at your destination showing another. I imagine that it could look suspicious to surveillance folks. Just my two cents - not based on experience.
Wutz
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Buster
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Post by Buster on Sept 26, 2014 14:32:25 GMT
I wouldn't worry about it - stick it in a trouser pocket and no one will even check.
They probably won't even check your bags other than if something looks suspicious (i.e. bottle, banned products) when it passes through the X-ray machine
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Post by meltbaby on Oct 18, 2014 0:24:34 GMT
I think so long as the explanation is reasonable you should be fine. For example I have dual nationality uk/us. When travelling to us I show my American passport, as by law U.S. citizen must be admitted with their U.S. passport. When Returning home to the uk entry is sought with the uk passport. I was asked once why the 2pps and the official was satisfied with the explanation.
Uk isn't the only country allowing its citizens to apply for a 2nd passport. It is a frequent occurrence for frequent overseas travellers.
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Post by macca69 on Mar 24, 2015 17:02:29 GMT
Meltboy,
I will be going for a interview in the next week or so in London.
I also have US and a UK passport but live in the UK which passport is best to give HR.
Macca69
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