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New UK Travel Rules Spark Outcry Over Dual Nationals

2/21/2026

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  • The UK's Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) changes will require dual nationals to present a valid British passport or a costly Certificate of Entitlement to enter the UK, starting February 25, prompting calls for a grace period.
  • Some airlines, such as Ryanair, may accept expired British passports under certain conditions.
  • A British woman in the Netherlands cannot visit her dying mother because of the new rules.