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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Simon Calder

Expired British passport issued as long ago as 1989 could get dual nationals into UK

Dual citizens of the UK and another country have been handed a lifeline that could allow them travel to Britain without either of the officially required documents.

From next Wednesday, 25 February 2026, the electronic travel authorisation (ETA) will be mandatory for all travellers arriving in the United Kingdom – except British and Irish citizens.

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