British dual citizens must pay £589 or apply for a new passport to visit the UK

UK entry challenges for dual citizens from February 2026

Stephen Scourfield explains

British dual citizens fear missing family trips as passport rules change

From February 25, dual citizens of the UK and Ireland will be required to enter the UK using a valid British or Irish passport, a change causing major headaches for dual citizens with imminent travel plans.

‘Money-spinner:’ Readers slam new UK passport rules for dual citizens

Our community says the Home Office’s new ETA scheme – forcing dual citizens to travel on a British passport or certificate of entitlement – will be costly, confusing, and create unnecessary hassle

Dual citizens paying the price for "seamless" Electronic Travel Authorisation rollout

Starting from 25 February 2026, the UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme will be fully enforced. The government claims that this fully digital system will make it easier for travellers to come to the UK, whilst also making it easier to screen people before they reach the border. However, there’s a catch — the scheme makes travel more difficult for people who hold dual citizenship with the UK (or Ireland) and another country. Electroni…

British dual citizens must pay £589 or apply for a new passport to visit the UK

British and Irish dual citizens could be blocked from travelling to the UK if they do not comply with new rules that come into force in early 2026. From 25 February, dual British and Irish citizens must have either a UK or Irish passport, a £589 certificate of entitlement (a document proving their right to live and work in the UK) or renounce their British citizenship. The change follows the phased introduction of the mandatory £16 Electronic Tr…

'Post-Brexit money-spinner:' Readers slam new UK passport rules for dual citizens | The Independent

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