Urgent Passport for Dual Nationals — What You Need to Know
Urgent Passport for Dual Nationals — What You Need to Know
Holding dual nationality can be useful for travel, but it sometimes causes confusion when renewing or urgently replacing your UK passport. Here’s what dual nationals need to know about urgent applications and travel rules.
Can Dual Nationals Apply for an Urgent UK Passport?
Yes — if you are a British citizen, you can use the same urgent services as anyone else. This includes:
- 1-Week Fast Track: For adults and children, with delivery usually within a week of the appointment.
- Same-Day Premium Service: For adults renewing an undamaged passport (not for lost, stolen, child, or first-time passports).
Which Passport Should You Travel With?
If you hold more than one nationality, always check the entry requirements for your destination country. Some countries require you to use your non-UK passport to enter, while airlines often check that you have the correct passport for both departure and arrival.
As a UK citizen, you are expected to use your British passport when entering or leaving the UK, even if you hold another passport.
What Documents Do You Need?
When applying for an urgent UK passport, dual nationals need the same documents as any other applicant:
- Current or expired UK passport
- Proof of identity (birth certificate, if needed)
- Any documents required for changes (e.g. name change certificates)
- 1 compliant passport photo
Holding another nationality does not reduce or replace the need for these documents.
Common Issues for Dual Nationals
- Conflicting travel documents: Tickets must match the passport you are travelling with.
- First-time UK passports: If you’re applying for your first UK passport as a dual national, you cannot use urgent services. You must use the standard service.
- Residency confusion: Some applicants think having another passport affects their eligibility for urgent UK services — it doesn’t, as long as you are a British citizen.
How NextDay Passport Helps
- We book the earliest urgent appointment at a Passport Office near you
- We can attend on your behalf with your written consent
- We check your documents to avoid rejection or delays
- We track your passport until it’s securely delivered
Contact us today on WhatsApp: 07443 165140 or visit nextdaypassport.co.uk to start your urgent application.
Quick Checklist for Dual Nationals
- British citizens with dual nationality can use Fast Track and Premium services
- You must enter and leave the UK on your British passport
- First-time UK passport applicants cannot use urgent services
- Tickets must match the passport you travel with
FAQs
Can I travel in and out of the UK on my other passport?
No — as a British citizen, you must use your UK passport to enter and leave the UK.
What if my other passport is valid but my UK one isn’t?
You still need to renew or replace your UK passport before travelling internationally from the UK.
Can children with dual nationality use urgent services?
Yes, children can use the 1-Week Fast Track service if they already hold a UK passport.
Need urgent help with a UK passport? Message us on WhatsApp: 07443 165140 or visit nextdaypassport.co.uk and we’ll secure your fastest legal option.