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Dual nationals without British passports

EDM (Early Day Motion) 346: tabled on 11 June 2026

Tabled in the 2026-27 session.

This motion has been signed by 28 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House notes with concern the impact of the new immigration requirements effective from 25 February 2026 on dual British nationals, who will be required to present either a valid British passport or a Certificate of Entitlement attached to their non-UK passport to avoid delays at the UK border; further notes the cost of a Certificate of Entitlement which may present a significant financial hurdle for British citizens wishing to enter the UK; acknowledges reports of week-long waits to obtain a Certificate of Entitlement causing disruption to travel plans in the short term; recognises that many British dual nationals have renounced, did not renew, or have not applied for UK passports according to their individual circumstances; further recognises the impact of this requirement on the children of British citizens born abroad, themselves British citizens but often not in possession of a British passport; expresses concern that dual British citizens will incur significant cost in order to enter the UK; and calls upon the Government to implement a low-cost alternative to this current system.

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.

Franklin, Zöe
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 15 June 2026
Guildford
Pinkerton, Dr Al
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 15 June 2026
Surrey Heath
Dillon, Mr Lee
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 15 June 2026
Newbury
MacCleary, James
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 15 June 2026
Lewes
Reynolds, Mr Joshua
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 15 June 2026
Maidenhead
Jarvis, Liz
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 15 June 2026
Eastleigh
George, Andrew
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 15 June 2026
St Ives
Gordon, Tom
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 16 June 2026
Harrogate and Knaresborough
Slade, Vikki
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 16 June 2026
Mid Dorset and North Poole
Savage, Dr Roz
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 17 June 2026
South Cotswolds
Stone, Jamie
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 17 June 2026
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Munt, Tessa
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 18 June 2026
Wells and Mendip Hills
Berry, Siân
Green Party
Signed on 22 June 2026
Brighton Pavilion
Chowns, Dr Ellie
Green Party
Signed on 22 June 2026
North Herefordshire
van Mierlo, Freddie
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 24 June 2026
Henley and Thame
Dyke, Sarah
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 24 June 2026
Glastonbury and Somerton
Jones, Clive
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 29 June 2026
Wokingham
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 29 June 2026
Edinburgh West
Amos, Gideon
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 6 July 2026
Taunton and Wellington
Maskell, Rachael
Labour
Signed on 6 July 2026
York Central
Maguire, Ben
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 7 July 2026
North Cornwall
Cane, Charlotte
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 15 July 2026
Ely and East Cambridgeshire

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.