UK requires dual nationals to show passports before boarding
Change
UK requires British dual nationals to present either a British passport (new or expired) or a certificate of entitlement to airlines before boarding flights to the UK.
Why it matters
Passengers who cannot verify UK nationality at check-in risk being denied boarding and prevented from returning. The change shortens the time available for eligible travellers—including teenagers and students on short trips—to obtain the necessary nationality documents.
Implications
- • Airlines' check-in and boarding staff must verify British nationality documents for passengers claiming UK citizenship and refuse boarding if the required documents are not produced.
- • British dual nationals travelling to the UK must obtain a British passport or a certificate of entitlement before departure to avoid being barred from return flights.
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