Dual British Citizens and the 2026 ETA Rules. No British passport, no entry? What dual citizens need to know for 2026 Last updated: February 2026 From 25 February 2026, many perfectly ordinary dual British citizens are going to discover – usually at check‑in, with children and hand luggage in tow – that the UK now
British Citizenship: Is It Worth It? Citizenship isn’t about what it gives you tomorrow. It’s about what it protects you from in thirty years. You’re buying certainty in a world where immigration rules change, governments change, and your circumstances change. Is that insurance policy worth £1,580 and the hassle? For some people, absolutely. For others
How to Prove Love to a Bureaucrat: The Science of Evidential Weight I once attended a Home Office marriage interview. The husband said he loved Arsenal. The wife said she supported Tottenham. He said he liked salsa dancing; she preferred merengue. He loved spicy food; she couldn’t stand it. The interview officer called them back
The Good Character Requirement in Settlement Applications: Why Previous Overstaying May Still Count Against You If you’re applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK, particularly on the 10-year route, you need to understand that the Home Office is applying the good character requirement more strictly than many people realise. A common—and potentially
The Court of Appeal has clarified the “very compelling circumstances” test in deportation appeals, but tribunals continue to misapply it. This post explains why.
When is an error of law really an error of law? MD (Turkey) in the Court of Appeal Immigration appeals frequently turn on whether the First-tier Tribunal made a material error of law. That phrase is often invoked, but not always well understood. MD (Turkey) v Secretary of State for the Home Department is an important Court of