Dual nationals travelling to the UK

[tinydynamine]

A heads up for my fellow UK-other nationality dual nationals:
From the end of February, dual nationals travelling to the UK must use their UK passport when entering the UK. Since Brexit I have been using my German passport only. This will no longer be possible. I could be denied boarding at the airport. My son has only ever had a German passport. Through me he automatically has British citizenship which means he now also needs a British passport to the UK.

@PatienceOfEngelsThere are only a few ways you can keep Dutch nationality while you get another one. I actually qualify for 2. The first was that I came here as a child (1977), the second is that I acquired the same nationality as my husband. As long as I don’t let my Dutch passport expire then I can keep both. The same rule applies to my kids. Fortunately we live near London and I keep a keen eye on expiry dates. In fact I’m renewing my Dutch passport next month.

Is this a money making exercise?

The gov has realised there are many UK dual nationals who have let their UK passports expire and are using only their other equally valid passports instead.

You cynic...

I'm sure that didn't factor into the decision making...err....🤐

I think it's an effortless way for the authorities to blether about border security and "seamless travel experiences" while making life difficult for an easy target group: obedient, law-abiding citizens like me.

Whatever: I have applied for a renewal of my British passport; and when I get it I will then apply for my son's first British passport...and then renew my German one next year.