Visas and residency British citizens need a visa to enter Australia – see entry requirements for Australia in our travel advice and Visa Finder. If you also have Australian citizenship, you should enter and leave the country on your Australian passport.

Can I still use my old British passport?

Yes, your old passport will be returned unless it is deemed to be damaged by the UK Identity & Passport Service (IPS). The passport will clearly indicate that it is invalid and it is important that you advise whether any valid visas remain in the passport before applying for it to be renewed.

Can I still use my British passport after Brexit?

Is my EU/UK passport still valid after Brexit? UK passport holders will be able to travel to the EU/EFTA on their passport as long as it is less than 10 years old and has at least six months left on its expiry date.

Can I be a British and Australian citizen?

Australia – Passport & Nationality – British Nationality for an Australian. Both Australia and the United Kingdom allow Dual Nationality. This means that a person can hold nationality (and the passport) of both countries.

What are the benefits of British passport?

Benefits of citizenship

  • the right to live in the UK forever – your status will be permanently settled.
  • the right to hold a British passport.
  • full civic rights – this includes the right to vote in elections and the right to stand for public office.
  • free NHS medical care.
  • no restrictions on your right to work.

Do I need to change my British passport?

You’ll need to renew your passport before travelling if you do not have enough time left on your passport. If you renewed a 10-year adult passport before it expired, extra months may have been added to your new document’s expiry date, making it valid for more than 10 years.

What do you do with old passports?

Yes, in most cases, we will return the old, canceled passport to you. The old passport may be sent separately from your new passport. We recommend keeping your old passport in a safe place as it is considered proof of your U.S. citizenship.

Can a UK citizen retire in Australia?

Here are just a few of the key things to look into before you can retire to Australia from the UK: Pensions. You can receive your UK state pension in Australia, by applying to the International Pension Centre. Plus, you may be able to transfer private pensions over to Australia.

Is my EU/UK passport still valid after Brexit? UK passport holders will be able to travel to the EU/EFTA on their passport as long as it is less than 10 years old and has at least six months left on its expiry date. That includes the burgundy EU/UK passports and the new blue UK passports.

Do I have to send my old UK passport when renewing?

If you’re renewing or replacing a passport You must bring your old passport to the Post Office if you still have it. If you’ve changed your name, you’ll also need to bring proof of your new name (like a marriage certificate).

What happens to British passport holders in Australia?

Key points: 1 At midnight tonight, British passport holders will no longer be able to live and work in Europe 2 That includes many Australian-British dual citizens who have long used their UK passport to work in the EU 3 The change is considered a ‘big loss’ for those planning on building a life overseas

Can a UK citizen with a dual passport enter Australia?

The UK citizen with your name has not entered the country, but is now trying to leave. If you entered with your UK passport, then you would be subject to the rules for a UK citizen entering Australia – you would need the necessary visa (or waiver), and you would be allowed to stay for a limited amount of time.

Do you need a visa to enter Australia as a British citizen?

Visas and residency. British citizens need a visa to enter Australia – see entry requirements for Australia in our travel advice and Visa Finder. If you also have Australian citizenship, you should enter and leave the country on your Australian passport. If you’re applying for a skilled migration visa, you may need to get a skills assessment.

Do you have to be born in the UK to have a British passport?

You were BORN IN THE UK* (or Northern Ireland) before 1983. You will have been classified as British Otherwise than by Descent, can hold a British Passport, and can pass British Nationality to your children, irrespective of where these children are born. Read more about British Nationality by Birth.