UK Requires British Passport or Certificate of Entitlement for Dual Nationals Under New ETA Rules British dual nationals who do not hold a valid British passport may be denied entry to the United Kingdom starting 25 February 2026, as the government begins enforcing its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme. Under the new rules, dual nationals will no longer be able to travel to the UK using only a foreign passport. Instead, they must present either a valid British passport or a Certificate of Entitlement, which costs £589. Without one of these documents, airlines, ferry operators, and train companies may refuse boarding. Although British and Irish citizens are exempt from applying for an ETA, transport carriers are now required to verify that passengers have appropriate documentation before departure. Since British citizens are not eligible to apply for an ETA or visa, dual nationals must prove their right to enter the UK through official British documentation. Previously, dual nationals could travel on a foreign passport alone, though they sometimes faced delays while Border Force officers confirmed their citizenship status. The Home Office has stated that it has been advising dual nationals since October 2024 to ensure they have the correct documents. Applying for a British passport costs £94.50, significantly less than the Certificate of Entitlement. Those who already possess a physical certificate will receive a digital version but must create a UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account to link it to their foreign passport. The ETA scheme, which costs £16 and will eventually rise to £20, is part of the government’s plan to create a fully digital and more secure border system. It allows multiple visits of up to six months over a two-year period. The system is similar to the European Union’s planned ETIAS travel authorisation framework.

UK Requires British Passport or Certificate of Entitlement for Dual Nationals Under New ETA Rules

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UK makes electronic travel authorisation system mandatory for visitors from 85 countries The new digital travel permission scheme comes into force today ,25 February but dual nationals face significant challenges

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📢 We have published a short Briefing Note on the UK's Electronic Travel Authorisation system and the Windsor Framework. It looks at how the ETA relates to Articles 1 and 11 of the Windsor Framework.
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