Why do you not go through passport control when leaving UK?


Why do you not go through passport control when leaving UK? Well you don't actually need a passport to leave the UK. You only need it to be allowed to enter another country. But if you are travelling by commercial transport, they DO check your passport before boarding - largely because they don't want to have to deal with you being denied entry at your destination.


What do UK immigration officers see when they scan your passport?

Passport details: The officer can view the passport's issue and expiry dates, the country that issued the passport, and the authority that issued it. Biometric data: Some passports contain a microchip that stores biometric data, such as a digital image of your face, which can be used for facial recognition purposes.


Can UK border control see travel history?

Entry and exit into and out of the UK. Your travel history can be provided for the past 5 years if a passport or travel document is submitted for this period.


Can I enter a country with one passport and exit with another?

U.S. nationals, including U.S. dual nationals, must use a U.S. passport to enter and leave the United States. U.S. dual nationals may also be required by the country of their foreign nationality to use that country's passport to enter and leave that country.