Britain tightens entry rules for dual citizens with new passport regime
The UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) rollout will require dual nationals to enter the country using a British or Irish passport from February 25, 2026. Those attempting to travel on a foreign passport will be denied boarding unless they also hold a paid Certificate of Entitlement proving their right of abode. The ETA itself doesn’t apply to dual nationals, so the new passport- and right-of-entry rules close that loophole. For those without a British passport, the only routes are obtaining/renewing a UK passport, applying for a Certificate of Entitlement (costing about £589), registering for British citizenship (if eligible), or, in some cases, renouncing British citizenship. An emergency one-time travel document is possible only as a short-term solution. Consider acting early to determine your best path to compliant travel.)