I was an Ethiopian living in London, I have recently been naturalized and now have a British passport.

Question

I carry both Ethiopian and British passport. I was allowed into ethiopia but my passport was seized at the border and a week later they are thinking of deporting me to Djibouti, I dont have Djibouti visa and i suspect there will be more problems when I get to the Djibouti border and they are not releasing my passport so I can get Djibouti visa. they dont seem to have a clue themselves any idea what I can do will be much appreciated .Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

if u are british they cant deport u

Answer 2

Me thinks Ella is still A) under the influence that if you are british the world crumbles at your feet.

Or B) the influence of drugs.

Having served in Djibouti, I believe that your problems are only just starting. Sorry.

Djibouti is in some ways very closely associated with France and your British Passport doesn't mean squat. However you will be in a much better position to get assistance via their government officials wether they be Africaan, French or British, so dont panic.

Hope you get it all sorted mate, let us know your out come.

If in doubt let the LEGION get you out!  Good luck.

Answer 3

You are a British subject and your British passport carries more weight than any other nation.  Contact the British embassy in Addis Ababa here:  http://ukinethiopia.fco.gov.uk/en/  

Answer 4

Where are you typing out this question? Still in Ethiopia? If you are still there, then you should contact the British consul and see if they can help you. In some countries, it is illegal to hold 2 passports, let alone travel with 2. You are supposed to surrender one once you become a citizen of another country. It is just asking for trouble and tempting fate to have dual-nationality when you know it's against the law.

But if you are in the UK, they can't deport you.

Answer 5

Under no circumstances can they seize your UK passport!

Answer 6

If you hold dual nationality then UK cannot intervene, Read the small print !

Answer 7

Why would they deport you to Djibouti.

Which passport did they confiscate, British or Ethipoian.

Contact the British Embassy for assistance.