'A money making racket': Angry British dual nationals blast UK passport demand

"Ahead of the end of the 'tolerance period' of the Electronic Travel Authorisation system (ETA) from February 25th, British dual nationals have been targeted with official messaging suggesting that they will only be able to enter the UK if they have a valid British passport or a pricey certificate of entitlement. Those without the correct paperwork could even be denied boarding or turned away at the border, British authorities have suggested."

"With the system due for full rollout in a matter weeks, British dual nationals and readers of The Local have voiced their concern about the rule change, mixed messaging from the government, and also outlined reasons why UK nationals living in a foreign country might reasonably not have a valid British passport (although they do, of course, have a valid passport of their other nationality)."

From February 25 the ETA tolerance period ends and full Electronic Travel Authorisation rollout requires dual British nationals to enter the UK using a valid British passport or purchase a certificate of entitlement. Official messaging suggests only a valid UK passport or a costly certificate will permit entry; those without required paperwork could be denied boarding or turned away at the border. Dual nationals report mixed government messaging and point to practical reasons why UK citizens living abroad may not hold a current British passport while holding another nationality's passport. Some urge the government to allow ETAs on foreign passports to avoid false-declaration risks.

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