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New Travel Rules: Passports or £589 Fee for Dual Nationals

2/13/2026

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From February 25, 2026, dual British nationals must present passport or £589 certificate of entitlement to board flights, ferries, or trains to the United Kingdom.
The Home Office issued the warning amid complaints from British citizens abroad.
Short-stay visitors must apply for Electronic Travel Authorisation costing £16.
The European Union citizens' group The 3 million argues that a more affordable travel authorisation system could prevent citizens from being locked out.

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From February 25, 2026, dual British nationals must present passport or £589 certificate of entitlement to board flights, ferries, or trains to the United Kingdom.
The Home Office issued the warning amid complaints from British citizens abroad.
Short-stay visitors must apply for Electronic Travel Authorisation costing £16.
The European Union citizens' group The 3 million argues that a more affordable travel authorisation system could prevent citizens from being locked out.