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Woman refused flight home to UK after eVisa system mistakes her for twin sister

Nidia Webb, an EU national who has lived in Britain for eight years, was told that the eVisa problem was a ‘known issue’ affecting twins

The Independent UK · Aug 25

Woman stranded in Spain after UK’s eVisa system mistakes her for twin sister

Nidia Webb, who is legally settled in UK, falls foul of ‘known issue’ with Home Office’s digitised immigration process

The Guardian - UK · Aug 24

Between eVisas and New Tariffs, the Brazil-U.S. Travel Corridor Just Got More Complicated

Brazil's eVisa, U.S. waits up to 2.5 months and a new 25% tariff are reshaping Brazil-U.S. travel. Here's what changed and why.

Latin Times · Aug 15

UK government agency not accepting eVisas as ID from job applicants

Home Office says system changes needed at SIA to allow eVisas, prompting fears of another Windrush-type scandal

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2025

Up to 700,000 migrants do not have UK eVisas, days before deadline

Problem-hit Home Office online system is replacing physical proof of right to work and live in Britain

The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2025

UK rollout of eVisas hit by problems facing foreign nationals and refugees just two weeks in

Exclusive: Millions have been forced to change to a digital immigration system in 2025 but the transition to the eVisa has led to problems for foreign nationals and refugees

The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2025

UK rollout of eVisas could leave non-EU migrants ‘vulnerable’

Home Office is issuing digital visas without completing necessary checks, Freedom of Information quest reveals

The Guardian - UK · Jan 4, 2025

Minister apologises for letters wrongly saying benefits being axed

Error caused by flaws in system of eVisas meant people entitled to benefits were told support would be stopping

The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2024

Residents could be barred from UK due to eVisa confusion, say rights groups

Home Office has postponed transition to digital visas but campaigners fear ongoing technical problems could cause travel chaos

The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2024

Use expired ID to get to UK, says minister in charge of flawed eVisas

People will be allowed to use expired identity documents amid ‘real fear’ of another Windrush-style scandal

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2024