Immigration
9 Dec 2025
Travelling as a Dual British–EU Citizen: How ETA Rules Work in Practice
As the UK continues to modernise its border processes, many travellers are adjusting to new entry requirements, including the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). However, dual British - EU citizens occupy a unique legal position, and misunderstandings, particularly by airlines, are increasingly common. This article explains how the rules work in practice, what documents dual nationals should use when travelling, and what to do if a carrier incorrectly insists that an ETA is required.
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20 Aug 2025
ETA Refused for the UK? Why It’s Not the End of the Road and What You Can Do Next
With the UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme now in effect for an increasing number of nationalities, many visitors are finding themselves unexpectedly refused entry authorisation, sometimes with only a limited explanation. If you or someone you know has recently had an ETA refused, it is important to understand that this does not necessarily mean […]
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18 Jun 2025
Seamless UK Ancestry Visa Application through South African–UK Collaboration
Background A South African client based in Johannesburg sought to apply for a UK Ancestry Visa, having confirmed that one of her grandparents was born in the United Kingdom. While eligible, our client faced challenges in gathering the necessary original South African documents to prove their family lineage and meet the UKVI requirements. Challenges Solution: […]
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8 Apr 2019
What does ‘settled status’ mean for EU citizens after a no-deal Brexit?
Whilst the Prime Minister, Theresa May, is fighting to implement the agreement she negotiated with the EU (‘’Withdrawal Agreement’’), both leave and remain campaigners, and most importantly the EU nationals and businesses in the UK, are now desperate to know the decision and tired of the long period of uncertainty. Since the 29 March 2019 […]
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2 Apr 2019
Another happy ending to an extradition case and a great result for our client
IMD Solicitor’s Crime department successfully discharged two European Arrest Warrants seeking the extradition of our client and served upon him in the space of 4 weeks. Both Solicitor and Head of Crime Department, Ms Justyna Blazewicz, and her Paralegal assistant, Ms Diana Przemecka had conduct of the case, successfully achieved the discharge of both European […]
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7 Mar 2019
The future status of EU citizens; settled and pre-settled status explained
There were many theories, as to what the status of EU nationals living in the UK would be as a result of Brexit and the expected end to the free movement of people. Indeed, after a long period of uncertainty, the wait seems to be over following Teresa May’s announcement from 21 January 2019, confirming […]
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11 Feb 2019
Is Brexit Going to Happen?
Common questions asked by EU nationals residing in the UK on the Government’s current position. Here we provide a brief summary of the latest Government and Home Office guidance available to the public. Will there be a second referendum? Many European nationals living in the UK- numerous IMD Solicitors clients included among them – would […]
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5 Jul 2017
THERESA MAY SETS OUT HER PROPOSAL FOR IMMIGRATION AFTER BREXIT
Following a recent announcement by Theresa May we now know more about the proposed future rights that EU citizens can expect if they live and work in the UK after Brexit. Mrs May’s Proposal Explained One of the main key points is the fact that after the UK leaves the European Union all of its […]
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7 Jun 2017
Special Offer – Application For Certification of Permanent Residence – Just £495 + VAT
Offer Open Until 7 June 2017 Service includes: Service does not include: To find out more contact us on 0330 107 0107 or email us at: info@imd.co.uk We reserve the right to offer you an alternative service if the circumstances are complex or require specialist advice and consideration/review of documents/previous decision, prior to making of […]
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