Written Question·Home Office·UIN 114617

Immigration Controls: Dual Nationality

Tabled: 20 February 2026
Answered: 2 March 2026

Question

Gregory Stafford

ConservativeFarnham and Bordon

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, for what reason dual British-Australian nationals, including children of such nationals who were born in Australia, will be required to hold a UK passport or a Certificate of Entitlement to enter the

Answer

Mike Tapp
Under UK immigration legislation, a dual British Citizen is not eligible for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). Dual British citizens should prove their permission to travel and enter the UK border with a valid British passport or a passport contai...

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