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World · 16 February 2026

Dual citizens face £600 fee under new UK rules

Dual citizens face £600 fee under new UK rules

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Starting 25 February, people holding dual citizenship need a valid UK passport to enter the country. If they lack this item, they must purchase a certificate of entitlement costing nearly £600 for their other travel document. Critics argue this hurts women in places like Greece and Spain, where local marriage laws prevent names from matching British records exactly.

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