More British teenagers stranded abroad as result of new rules on dual nationals

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Lisa O’CarrollMarch 21, 2026 at 08:00 AM
More British teenagers stranded abroad as result of new rules on dual nationals

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Several British teenagers are stranded abroad due to new Home Office rules requiring dual nationals to present a British passport (new, expired, or a certificate of entitlement) to airlines before boarding flights to the UK. These cases emerged after a 16-year-old was blocked from a flight in Denmark, missing two weeks of school. A 19-year-old student is stuck in Madrid, and an 18-year-old was stranded in Mumbai after Air India refused her boarding. The rule change, implemented on February 25th, has caught some travelers unaware, as they were not notified or given sufficient time to obtain the necessary documentation. Some families have faced difficulties obtaining assistance from British embassies.

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