New passport rules for dual citizens to take effect by the end of next month
A large number of Australians will be affected by the change.
A big change is coming for Australian-British and Australian-Irish dual citizens travelling to the UK.
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January 19, 2026
New passport rules for dual citizens to take effect by the end of next month
Australian-British and Australian-Irish dual citizens will soon need to enter the UK using their British or Irish passports, after the UK government confirmed the rules would be "strictly enforced".
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From February 25, dual citizens will no longer be able to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) or a visa to enter the UK and may be refused boarding without the correct documentation, according to a Smartraveller warning.
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