New Travel Rules for British Citizens with Two Passports

Introduction

Some people with two passports cannot fly to the UK. A small child in Spain could not get on a plane because of new rules.

Main Body

People with two nationalities must have a British passport. If they do not have one, they must pay £589 for a special paper. Airlines will not let people fly without these documents. One baby has both British and Austrian passports. The baby could not fly with Ryanair. The father showed a birth certificate, but the government said it was not enough. The government says the rules are on their website. However, some groups say the government did not tell people clearly. This caused problems for many families. Some groups are now talking to European leaders. They want to help children with two nationalities. Right now, emergency papers are only for very bad situations, like a death in the family.

Conclusion

The family is still in Spain. They must wait ten weeks for a new British passport.

Learning

✈️ Let's talk about 'MUST'

In the article, we see this word many times. We use must when there is a strict rule. You have no choice.

Examples from the text:

  • People must have a British passport.
  • They must pay £589.
  • They must wait ten weeks.

How to use it (The Simple Pattern):

PersonmustAction

  • I must go.
  • You must wait.
  • She must pay.

⚠️ Important Tip: Notice that we do not add 's' to must. We don't say 'he musts'. It stays the same for everyone!


Quick Vocabulary Mix:

  • Nationality → The country you belong to (e.g., British, Austrian).
  • Document → An official paper (e.g., Passport, Birth Certificate).

Vocabulary Learning

passport (n.)
a travel document that allows you to travel internationally
Example:I need to renew my passport before my trip.
fly (v.)
to travel in an airplane
Example:She learned how to fly a small model plane.
plane (n.)
an aircraft that flies
Example:The pilot announced that the plane would arrive on time.
rules (n.)
a set of instructions that must be followed
Example:The new rules say you must show proof of vaccination.
government (n.)
the group of people who run a country
Example:The government announced a new policy on travel.
family (n.)
a group of people related by blood or marriage
Example:The family gathered around the table for dinner.
wait (v.)
to stay in one place until something happens
Example:Please wait for five minutes before the next train.
death (n.)
the end of a person's life
Example:The funeral was held after the death of the mayor.
leader (n.)
a person who leads or guides others
Example:The leader spoke to the crowd about hope.
child (n.)
a young person who is not yet an adult
Example:The child drew a picture of a rainbow.