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Entering the UK- or going to happen now

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BlueBelle Sat 07-Feb-26 00:26:54

I dont think anyone is getting Nana8s anger
The rules for Uk have changed and she can no longer get into Uk on her Australian passport alone

rafichagran Sat 07-Feb-26 00:23:42

I don't understand why you are annoyed. You are obviously happy in Australia, you have a passport. No reason you can't come to the UK if you want to as a tourist.
I don't really get Calais and small boats, you don't have to risk your life to come here.

BlueBelle Sat 07-Feb-26 00:23:42

The Calais comment was cruel and nasty Nana8
Many people have two passports for various reasons my grandkids have a British and an Irish passport which makes it easier for travel in Europe They pay double for the privilege

Doodledog Sat 07-Feb-26 00:21:52

Grandmabatty

Why would you need to show a UK passport when you have an Australian one? I don't understand that

I wondered that, too.

I can't imagine why someone who could afford a flight from Australia to France would want to risk her life on a 'small boat' from Calais for the last 20 miles or so of a trip to the UK. Unless it is some sort of publicity stunt, of course - but what could the motive be? 🤔

BlueBelle Sat 07-Feb-26 00:19:51

The rules have changed as of end of February and Uk has caught up with the rest of the world Basgetti and Grandmabatty
Now you will have to show a Uk passport or a certificate of entitlement to enter Uk
It costs £94 to get a Uk passport and more for a certificate of entitlement
Uk is just catching up the rest of the world we are late to the game Nana8

Basgetti Sat 07-Feb-26 00:00:02

Quite. You’re a tourist. Just show your Australian passport 🤷‍♀️
Anti-immigrant rage bait?

Grandmabatty Fri 06-Feb-26 23:57:03

Why would you need to show a UK passport when you have an Australian one? I don't understand that

Basgetti Fri 06-Feb-26 23:44:35

So you’re not a British citizen? Why would you expect special treatment because you were once?

I expect if you felt that you were in danger in Australia and needed asylum, your case would be considered along with everyone else in the same situation. Wouldn’t recommend a small boat from Australia, though ….

nanna8 Fri 06-Feb-26 23:38:21

I have an Australian passport and have not lived in the UK for over 50 years but I was born there. Apparently if I want to visit the uk for any reason I have to show a uk passport now. I don’t want one, costs too much and I am absolutely furious about this. I will never visit again , I feel that strongly. How dare they ? Maybe if I went in a little boat from Calais things would be easier ?