We’re going on a RS tour to the UK in September. My wife was born in the UK and immigrated to Canada when she was 7 and became a Canadian citizen when she became of age. Her British citizenship is maintained under UK law so she’s a dual citizen. We just learned yesterday that the UK changed their laws in Feb 2026 so they now require all UK citizens regardless of where they live, that they must have a UK passport to enter the UK. She can no longer enter the UK using her Canadian passport. So if that’s you and you’re going to the UK better get your passport application going ASAP!!
Posted by
Singapore
1233 posts
There's been a lot of publicity about this, particularly given it impacts people born outside the UK to British parents as well. Passport service nowadays is pretty quick.
Strictly speaking she doesn't HAVE to use a UK passport - the alternative is to obtain a Certificate of Entitlement to Right of Abode, which is attached digitally to your foreign passport, But this is quite a bit more expensive than just renewing her UK passport. I have a CoE - it shows the authorities that I have the right to enter and remain in the UK without immigration control.
Posted by
35 posts
it is possible to renounce UK citizenship....
https://www.gov.uk/renounce-british-nationality/apply
Posted by
Duluth, MN🌲
11950 posts
I doubt that anyone's going to want to renounce their UK citizenship just because they have to get a UK passport. That seems a little over-the-top.
Posted by
Penzance
226 posts
it is possible to renounce UK citizenship....
Getting a passport would be quicker