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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether British nationals detained in countries that do not recognise dual nationality will be eligible for support from the Envoy for Complex Consular Cases.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether British nationals detained in countries that do not recognise dual nationality will be eligible for support from the Envoy for Complex Consular Cases.
The Terms of Reference for the UK Envoy for Complex Consular Detentions are published on GOV.UK. They do not exclude dual nationals from eligibility for support. Cases are considered in accordance with the published Terms of Reference and the role of the Envoy.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the impact of requirements for dual British nationals resident overseas to travel to the UK using British travel documentation, including the cost to families of obtaining British passports for children; what steps her Department...
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the impact of requirements for dual British nationals resident overseas to travel to the UK using British travel documentation, including the cost to families of obtaining British passports for children; what steps her Department...
As part of our commitment to transparent and accountable policy making, the Home Office published an initial impact assessment on the introduction of ETAs. The Full Impact Assessment can be found here: Impact Assessment - ETA (publishing.service.gov.uk). For passengers travelling to the UK, the Home Office uses information provided as part of permission-to-travel and border processes to verify a passenger's status against Home Office records. Where further verification is required, carriers can undertake additional identity and travel document checks and use established Home Office processes to confirm an individual's status. Since 26 February 2026 dual nationals have been able to use a digital certificate of entitlement, linked to their foreign passport, to prove their right to enter and live in the UK, and to show their right to work or rent if needed.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Answer of 15 April 2026 to Question 125449 on Passports: Dual Nationality, whether her Department conducted an impact assessment prior to introducing the recent passport requirement changes.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Answer of 15 April 2026 to Question 125449 on Passports: Dual Nationality, whether her Department conducted an impact assessment prior to introducing the recent passport requirement changes.
As part of our commitment to transparent and accountable policy making, the Home Office published an initial impact assessment on the introduction of ETAs. The Full Impact Assessment can be found here: Impact Assessment - ETA (publishing.service.gov.uk).
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the implications for her policies of the recommendation in the report of the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel that Member States...
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the implications for her policies of the recommendation in the report of the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel that Member States...
The UK has always recognised the right of British dual nationals to serve in the legitimately recognised armed forces of the country of their other nationality. But as with any conflict, anyone who travels overseas to fight, or to assist others engaged in conflict, may commit offences under UK law if they fail to act consistently with applicable international law, and could face investigation and prosecution on their return to the UK.
Those are decisions for the operationally-independent police and Crown Prosecution Service to take, based on the evidence in each individual case. Anyone who has evidence of a British national engaging in illegal activity should submit it to the Met Police, including any violations of the rights of children under International Humanitarian Law, of the kind alleged in the UN report to which the Hon Member refers.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of reducing the cost of a Certificate of Entitlement for dual nationals who have difficulties obtaining a British Passport due to complex family histories.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of reducing the cost of a Certificate of Entitlement for dual nationals who have difficulties obtaining a British Passport due to complex family histories.
The Home Office has not carried out such an assessment. However, the fee for a Certificate of Entitlement (CoE) was recently exempted from wider fee increases made through Fee Regulations laid in March 2026, reflecting the transition of CoE from a physical to a digital product. The fee will be kept under review as new operational data becomes available.
More broadly, we believe that it is fairer to generally charge a consistent fee to all applicants, rather than to differentiate fees based on the characteristics of the individual making the application. Whilst there are external factors that may affect the affordability of fees for individuals in different circumstances, we do not consider that it is proportionate to introduce concessions to address the potential for minor impacts.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has made a recent estimate of the number of people in the UK who have dual citizenship.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has made a recent estimate of the number of people in the UK who have dual citizenship.
The data requested is not available from published statistics. Immigration statistics for the last 10 years are published at Migration statistics. While these include statistics for naturalisation/registration as a British Citizen, they do not include those who are deemed automatically a British Citizen without the need to apply.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the answer of 1 July 2026, to Question 12790, on Civil Service: Dual Nationals, and to the answer of 30 June 2026, to Question 13160, on Cabinet office: Civil Servants, for what reasons the posts in the EU Relations Secretariat...
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the answer of 1 July 2026, to Question 12790, on Civil Service: Dual Nationals, and to the answer of 30 June 2026, to Question 13160, on Cabinet office: Civil Servants, for what reasons the posts in the EU Relations Secretariat...
The majority of posts in the EU Relations Secretariat are not in the categories capable of being reserved for UK nationals, as specified in Section 3 of the Civil Service Nationality Rules.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether any restrictions are in place in relation to dual nationals (a) holding Civil Service roles and (b) being involved in procurement relating to national security matters.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether any restrictions are in place in relation to dual nationals (a) holding Civil Service roles and (b) being involved in procurement relating to national security matters.
Departments are responsible for applying the Civil Service Nationality Rules, which govern employment within the Civil Service on the basis of nationality. This includes which roles should be reserved to UK nationals only and where additional restrictions may be required. Candidates with dual nationality are in principle eligible for employment in the Civil Service provided that they meet the requirements in relation to one of their nationalities. They may not be eligible, however, for employment in certain reserved posts where departments and agencies have imposed additional eligibility requirements.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department has made an assessment of processing times for US tourist and/or business visas of British citizens born in Iran since January 2025.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department has made an assessment of processing times for US tourist and/or business visas of British citizens born in Iran since January 2025.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office does not hold the requested information; processing times for US visas are a matter for the US authorities. More information can be found on the State Department website.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department holds information on average waiting times for US tourist and business visa applications submitted by dual-British citizens.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department holds information on average waiting times for US tourist and business visa applications submitted by dual-British citizens.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office does not hold the requested information; processing times for US visas are a matter for the US authorities. More information can be found on the State Department website.
That this House notes with concern the impact of the new immigration requirements effective from 25 February 2026 on dual British nationals, who will be required to present either a valid British passport or a Certificate of Entitlement attached to their non-UK passport to avoid delays at the UK border; further notes the cost of a Certificate of Entitlement which may present a significant financial hurdle for British citizens wishing to enter the UK; acknowledges reports of week-long waits to obtain a Certificate of Entitlement causing disruption to travel plans in the short term; recognises that many British dual nationals have renounced, did not renew, or have not applied for UK passports according to their individual circumstances; further recognises the impact of this requirement on the children of British citizens born abroad, themselves British citizens but often not in possession of a British passport; expresses concern that dual British citizens will incur significant cost in order to enter the UK; and calls upon the Government to implement a low-cost alternative to this current system.
That this House notes with concern the impact of the new immigration requirements effective from 25 February 2026 on dual British nationals, who will be required to present either a valid British passport or a Certificate of Entitlement attached to their non-UK passport to avoid delays at the UK border;...
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she plans to introduce discretion, exemptions or transitional arrangements within the Electronic Travel Authorisation system and carrier liability framework to prevent cases of hardship among British dual nationals.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she plans to introduce discretion, exemptions or transitional arrangements within the Electronic Travel Authorisation system and carrier liability framework to prevent cases of hardship among British dual nationals.
We recognise that the enforcement of ETAs by carriers is a significant change, and so we have taken steps including the provision of additional temporary guidance on possible alternative documentation, and have put in place around the clock support for carriers to respond to these changes. The Member may wish to refer to the Written Ministerial Statement issued on 25 February for further detail. Individuals who have previously had a British passport can apply for an emergency travel document if they urgently need to enter the UK. That notwithstanding, to minimise the risk of disruption, we would always encourage British nationals to travel on a valid British passport where able.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what provisions are in place for British dual nationals to demonstrate their right of abode under the Immigration Act 1971 in urgent or compassionate circumstances where they do not hold a valid UK passport or certificate of entitlement.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what provisions are in place for British dual nationals to demonstrate their right of abode under the Immigration Act 1971 in urgent or compassionate circumstances where they do not hold a valid UK passport or certificate of entitlement.
We recognise that the enforcement of ETAs by carriers is a significant change, and so we have taken steps including the provision of additional temporary guidance on possible alternative documentation, and have put in place around the clock support for carriers to respond to these changes. The Member may wish to refer to the Written Ministerial Statement issued on 25 February for further detail. Individuals who have previously had a British passport can apply for an emergency travel document if they urgently need to enter the UK. That notwithstanding, to minimise the risk of disruption, we would always encourage British nationals to travel on a valid British passport where able.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the impact on British dual nationals of the operation of the carrier liability scheme, as expanded under section 76 of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022, in requiring proof of permission to travel prior...
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the impact on British dual nationals of the operation of the carrier liability scheme, as expanded under section 76 of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022, in requiring proof of permission to travel prior...
Section 76 of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 expands the carriers liability scheme to cover the requirement to hold an electronic travel authorisation (ETA). British nationals (including dual nationals) are not eligible for an ETA and therefore their travel is not in scope for this penalty. We recognise that the enforcement of permission to travel checks will impact on dual nationals and have taken steps including the provision of additional temporary guidance on possible alternative documentation, and have put in place around the clock support for carriers to respond to these changes. This is a proportionate change to enable dual nationals to prove their right of abode in the UK.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what estimate she has made of the number of British dual nationals who have been refused boarding or otherwise prevented from travelling to the UK since February 2026 as a result of pre-departure documentation requirements.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what estimate she has made of the number of British dual nationals who have been refused boarding or otherwise prevented from travelling to the UK since February 2026 as a result of pre-departure documentation requirements.
There are a range of reasons why a British dual national may have been denied boarding; however, there is no single data set held.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps are being taken to ensure that, following the changes to dual-nationality, processing times and document requirements for passport applications remain consistent.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps are being taken to ensure that, following the changes to dual-nationality, processing times and document requirements for passport applications remain consistent.
There have been no changes to the customer guidance for when to expect to receive a passport, or any additional evidence required in support of a passport application, following the enforcement of Electronic Travel Authorisation in February 2026.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, under what circumstances the FCDO may offer consular support or make representations on behalf of dual British nationals detained or charged in their other country of nationality.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, under what circumstances the FCDO may offer consular support or make representations on behalf of dual British nationals detained or charged in their other country of nationality.
Guidance on eligibility for UK consular assistance is publicly-available at GOV.UK at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/who-the-fcdo-can-support-abroad. If the Hon Member has a specific case that he wishes me to look into, he should write to me setting out the details.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether British diplomatic posts may conduct welfare checks or monitor legal proceedings involving dual British nationals detained or charged in their other country of nationality.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether British diplomatic posts may conduct welfare checks or monitor legal proceedings involving dual British nationals detained or charged in their other country of nationality.
Guidance on eligibility for UK consular assistance is publicly-available at GOV.UK at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/who-the-fcdo-can-support-abroad. If the Hon Member has a specific case that he wishes me to look into, he should write to me setting out the details.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what guidance his Department provides on the provision of consular assistance to British nationals who also hold citizenship of the country in which they are detained or subject to legal proceedings.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what guidance his Department provides on the provision of consular assistance to British nationals who also hold citizenship of the country in which they are detained or subject to legal proceedings.
Guidance on eligibility for UK consular assistance is publicly-available at GOV.UK at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/who-the-fcdo-can-support-abroad. If the Hon Member has a specific case that he wishes me to look into, he should write to me setting out the details.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the reach of the Government's campaign to raise awareness of changes to travel rules for British dual nationals.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the reach of the Government's campaign to raise awareness of changes to travel rules for British dual nationals.
The Home Office has taken steps to ensure British citizens with dual nationality were informed well in advance of Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) enforcement to make sure they have a valid UK passport or Certificate of Entitlement.
Clear guidance advising British dual nationals to carry the correct documentation has been available since October 2024. In November 2025, the Home Office announced the enforcement of ETA from 25 February 2026, which included information about the requirement for dual citizens.
Communications and engagement activities have included sustained public guidance on GOV.UK including at Dual-Citizenship-GOV.UK, Foreign travel advice - GOV.UK, Returning to the UK - GOV.UK with clear messaging, so British dual nationals can quickly understand what to do.
Additionally, a substantive communications campaign about the introduction of ETA has also been running since 2023, alongside updated guidance and direct reminders to newly naturalised British citizens about correct travel documentation and coordinated international and carrier engagement.