US EditionPublished • loading... • Updated
British-Born Aussies Give up UK Citizenship in Response to Passport Rules
From Feb 25, dual Australian-British and Australian-Irish citizens must use their British or Irish passport to enter the UK, ending a loophole in the Electronic Travel Authorisation system.
- From February 25, UK border authorities will require dual Australian‑British and Australian‑Irish citizens to use their British or Irish passport to enter the UK, or they may be turned away.
- The ETA's tighter rules mean the UK Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme introduced on January 8, 2025 closes a loophole letting dual nationals use other passports with an ETA.
- Airport staff and border control will require dual British citizens to present a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement, as expired documents may cause denied boarding or delays.
- A large number of Australians will be affected because adding UK‑born Australians to those eligible by parentage produces a figure of probably close to two million people who could be affected, and some dual citizens are pursuing renunciation, with costs just under $1,000.
- Guidance changes and mixed messages mean official wording has shifted repeatedly, while the Certificate of Entitlement requires an in-person visit and costs �634 with 6-8 weeks processing.
Insights by Ground AI
14 Articles
14 Articles
The Local - Se+9 Reposted by 9 other sources
Will British dual nationals really be forced to have a valid UK passport from February?
The UK's new border control system ETA reaches a new phase in February - but will British dual nationals really be denied entry to the country if they do not have a valid UK passport?
·Sweden
Read Full Article
British citizens with dual nationality could be denied entry to UK under new passport rules
British citizens who hold another nationality could be denied entry to the United Kingdom when trying to enter the country under new rules due to come into effect from 25 February 2026. Until now, British nationals abroad who are also dual nationals of a “non-visa” country have been allowed to present documents other than their British passport, such as a foreign passport, at UK border checks. But from late February, the change means they will n…
Coverage Details
Total News Sources14
Leaning Left12Leaning Right0Center0Last UpdatedBias Distribution100% Left
Bias Distribution
- 100% of the sources lean Left
100% Left
L 100%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
