New UK Passport Rule Strands British Woman in Spain

Natasha was set to fly from Amsterdam to Luton.

A British woman is stuck in Spain due to new UK border rules.

Natasha was barred from a return flight from Amsterdam to Luton.

On April 6, Natasha passed check-in, security, and passport control but was turned away at the gate.

Natasha has been denied re-entry into the UK.

The Home Office introduced new rules on February 25 for dual nationals.

Dual nationals must now show a British or Irish passport or digital certificate of entitlement.

Natasha was born in Islington to a British father and Spanish mother.

Natasha's father couldn't pass on citizenship since her parents were unmarried at her birth.

To return home, Natasha must pay for a digital certificate or apply for a British passport.

She must prove her mother had free movement rights, but she lacks the documents.

Natasha said she's a dual national with British nationality, but the government doesn't recognize it.

Natasha is staying in Spain with a family friend after being unable to return to London.

She feels lucky to have a place to stay, but others might not be as fortunate.

Natasha thinks the government failed to communicate the new law effectively.

People commented on her social media posts saying they would be in the same situation.

A copy of the British National (Overseas) passport is shown.

The system is poorly designed and offers no support for citizens like Natasha.

Natasha originally left from Luton Airport on April 2 for a holiday.

On her return, she passed check-in, security, and passport control but was refused boarding.

The airline called immigration, and Natasha was denied boarding due to lack of documentation.

Natasha's father couldn't pass on citizenship since her parents were unmarried.

Natasha faces applying for a passport or paying for a digital certificate.

There's no documentation to prove her mother had free movement rights.

Natasha's mother and sister applied for settlement papers after Brexit.

However, Natasha was told she didn't qualify since she's already a British citizen.

A Home Office spokesperson said dual citizens need a British passport or Certificate of Entitlement.

The Home Office claims public information about the new rule has been available since October 2024.

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