Dual British–Spanish nationals and the UK ETA: which passport, which rules? From 2026, the UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme is reshaping how many people travel to the UK. For dual British–Spanish nationals, the rules can look especially confusing. This guide explains, in practical terms, what happens if you are a Brit who has become
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
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