UK’s new border rules for dual nationals explained: £589 to enter your own country? Travel chaos, families panic, women discriminated

A new UK border regime starting February 25, 2026, mandates dual British nationals use a UK passport or a £589 certificate to enter. Critics argue this unfairly targets women and dual nationals abroad, citing naming convention issues and high costs. The Home Office defends it as a security and digitisation effort.

UK’s new border rules for dual nationals explained: £589 to enter your own country? Travel chaos, families panic, women discriminated
A new UK border regime starting February 25, 2026, mandates dual British nationals use a UK passport or a £589 certificate to enter. Critics argue this unfairly targets women and dual nationals abroad, citing naming convention issues and high costs. The Home Office defends it as a security and digitisation effort.