Europe ↔ UK: Which Passport to Show

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Sometimes it's hard to remember which passport one has to show as a dual UK & EU passport holder.

So here's a quick cheat-sheet on the protocol, using the example route BCN > LGW > BCN 


BCN ↔ LGW: Which Passport to Show

For a UK & EU dual citizen travelling Barcelona ⇄ London Gatwick.

Barcelona → London Gatwick

  • Airline check-in / Security (BCN): UK passport (proves entry to UK)
  • Exit border control (BCN): EU passport (Schengen exit as EU citizen)
  • Arrival UK border (LGW): UK passport (use e-gates)

London Gatwick → Barcelona

  • Airline check-in / Security (LGW): EU passport (proves entry to Spain/Schengen)
  • Arrival border (BCN): EU passport (Schengen entry as EU citizen, use e-gates no queues, no hassle)

Golden rule

  • Enter/leave each country with the passport that gives you automatic right of entry (UK in the UK, EU in Schengen).
  • At airline check-in, show the passport that proves you can enter your destination.

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