"What changes Although ETA has been up and running since 2023, and has applied to all EU nationals since spring 2025, there has been a 'tolerance period' in operation where people were not turned away at the border if they did not have the correct ETA registration. February 25th, 2026, marks the end of the tolerance period for EU/EEA citizens travelling to the UK, and those without the correct paperwork will be turned away at the border, according to British authorities."
"What's the deal for British dual nationals? Ever since the launch of ETA, there has been confusion and mixed messages when it comes to British dual nationals. READ ALSO: 'Absolute shambles': Confusion deepens over ETA visa waiver for UK dual nationals For British or Irish nationals travelling on their UK or Irish passport the situation is clear - they do not require the electronic travel authorisation known as the ETA."
An Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system has been active since 2023 and applied to EU nationals since spring 2025, with a tolerance period allowing entry without correct ETA registration. That tolerance period ends on February 25, 2026, after which EU/EEA citizens without the correct ETA will be turned away at the border. The UK government has said British dual nationals will also be subject to enforcement. British or Irish nationals travelling on valid UK or Irish passports do not require an ETA. Many British dual nationals lack a current valid British passport because of expiry, renewal processing, or never having held one.
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