Articles on British nationality law, dual citizenship and the right of abode in the UK.
We explain who is (and is not) already British, how to apply for a British passport or citizenship, and the practical impact of new rules on dual nationals and their families.
Is My Child British? What Dual National Parents Actually Need to Know Last updated: March 2026 You’re a British citizen living abroad. You’ve got children. You’ve always assumed they’re British too. Why wouldn’t they be? Then the new ETA rules arrive, or you try to get a passport for your child, or you move back […]
Travelling as a Dual British Citizen After 25 February 2026: Avoiding “Computer Says No” From 25 February 2026, dual British citizens meet a new kind of border: the airline’s computer. If that system does not recognise you as British or clearly having right of abode for a UK‑bound flight, “computer says no” can mean you
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 cares very much which passport they use. If
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
Earned Settlement (ILR) from 2026: What the New Rules Mean and What You Should Do Now Last updated: February 2026 The UK government is proposing a fundamental change to how people qualify for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR).From April 2026, the current system — where many migrants can settle after 5 years — is expected to be replaced