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Many Australians with British or Irish citizenship have historically entered the UK on their Australian passport without issue. That flexibility is about to change.
From 25 February 2026, Australians who hold British or Irish citizenship will no longer be able to enter the UK using an Australian passport alone. For many dual citizens, this marks the first time their citizenship status directly affects whether they can board a flight, making early awareness and document preparation critical.
Commencement and key features of the change
From 25 February 2026, British and Irish dual citizens will be required to use evidence of their UK citizenship when entering the United Kingdom. An Australian passport alone will no longer be sufficient if the traveller is legally recognized as a British or Irish citizen.
To enter the UK, travellers must present one of the following documents:
A valid British passport
A valid Irish passport
A valid foreign passport that contains a Certificate of Entitlement to the Right of Abode in the UK
If none of these documents are held, travel to the UK will not be permitted. Airlines and transport providers are required to verify documentation before boarding, and travellers may be refused boarding even if they have previously entered the UK using an Australian passport.
Short stay entry requirements for Australian passport holders
Australian passport holders who are not British or Irish citizens must meet an additional requirement when travelling to the UK for short stays, including tourism, visiting family or short business visits.
For these travellers, an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) must be obtained before departure.
Key points include:
A fee of approximately £16
Required for all travellers, including children and infants
Valid for up to two years or until the passport expires
Allows multiple visits, with each stay of up to six months.
This requirement applies only to travellers who are not British or Irish citizens.
Who is affected by the new passport rules
The new passport rules apply to Australians who are legally recognized as British or Irish citizens, regardless of which passport they usually travel on.
You are likely to be affected if any of the following apply to you:
You were born in the United Kingdom
One of your parents is or was a British citizen
You became an Australian citizen and did not formally renounce British citizenship
You hold Irish citizenship through birth or descent
You are eligible for Irish citizenship but have never applied for a passport
For many Australians, the key issue is that citizenship status is determined by UK or Irish law, not by how long you have lived in Australia or which passport you have used in the past.
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Get ready for an exciting development! Cruising is making a comeback to Adelaide, and we're thrilled to announce that group allocations are now available for the 5-night sailing from Adelaide to Pt Lincoln and Kangaroo Island on 27th Feb 2028 aboard the Carnival Adventure. Don't miss this opportunity - please contact us before allocations run out! Yeah baby!!!
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