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UK visa system mistakes woman for twin, strands her in Spain

Nidia Webb, a UK resident for eight years, was stranded at a Spanish airport due to a Home Office eVisa system error. The system confused her with her identical twin, linking her digital settled status to her sister’s information. The Home Office stated the problem was fixed, with most errors resolved within 24 hours.

By BriefTea Editorial · 24 August 2026 at 11:15

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