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New rules begin this Wednesday, February 25 (Image: Hleb Usovich via Getty Images)<\/p>\n
A group of UK citizens risk having to obtain a new passport or fork out hundreds of pounds following a border change<\/a> coming into force on Wednesday.<\/p>\n Dual British nationals, including children, could be turned away at the UK border unless they hold a British passport, under new rules taking effect later this month. There are approximately 1.2 million dual British citizens<\/a> worldwide.<\/p>\n From February 25, those travelling to the UK<\/a> will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). Passengers without an ETA will be prevented from boarding their flight, ferry or train.<\/p>\n British and Irish citizens, including dual nationals, are exempt from this requirement, but must meet other conditions.<\/p>\n To travel to the UK, dual nationals will now require a valid British passport. Alternatively, they can pay \u00a3589 for a certificate of entitlement to attach to their second nationality passport. Previously, dual nationals could enter the UK using their non-British passport free of charge.<\/p>\n Dual nationals trying to enter the UK with only a foreign passport may experience problems. While British citizens possess a legal right of abode in the UK, passengers may face extra checks while their status is verified. They could also be stopped from boarding if they cannot prove their right of entry.<\/p>\n Why is there concern?<\/p>\n The Government revealed these regulations last year, but some dual nationals have argued that the changes were enforced with little warning and insufficient communication. Fears are escalating that holidays or business trips could be disrupted if individuals fail to obtain a passport or certificate of entitlement in time.<\/p>\n Dual nationals need either a valid UK passport or a certificate (Image: Getty)<\/p>\n Read more: Big border change on February 25 means some UK citizens need new passport <\/a><\/p>\n![\"Passenger](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/passenger-scanning-boarding-pass-at-airport-gate-with-staff-6749821.jpg\" "\\"Passenger")
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