Many foreign nationals are being wrongly denied entry to the UK, causing frustration and confusion among travellers.
London: So, it turns out that a bunch of foreign nationals are getting the short end of the stick when trying to enter the UK. They’re being denied entry because of some hiccups in the new digital immigration system. Can you believe that?
People who actually have the right to live in the UK are finding themselves stuck at airports, unable to board their flights. It’s all because of issues with electronic visas. One traveller even mentioned being locked out of their UKVI account, which is just a nightmare.
Imagine not being able to visit family in France because you can’t prove your immigration status. That’s exactly what’s happening to some folks. An American who’s lived in the UK for over 50 years is furious and ready to take on the Home Office. She’s not holding back, calling out their lack of care and competence.
The whole digital ID scheme was supposed to kick off this month, but the government hit pause for three months. They suggested people use their expired IDs instead. But guess what? Some airlines are still not letting people board with those documents. It’s a real mess.
Sara Alsherif from the Open Rights Group is urging the government to fix these issues. She believes people should be able to prove their immigration status easily, whether through a QR code or a printed document. It just makes sense, right?
A spokesperson from the Home Office said they’re aware of the concerns and are working with airlines to make sure everything goes smoothly. They’re touting the benefits of eVisas, saying they’re more secure and can’t be lost or tampered with. But for now, it seems like a lot of people are just left in the lurch.
