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Old Mar 20, 2024 | 1:36 am
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Use of U.K. E gates but multiple nationalities is welcoming and welcome but it should have been restricted to those countries that reciprocated. The USA being a case in point. It is testament to the both the subservient nature of the special relationship and inadequacy of the home office.
I saw last night that before I can apply for global entry I must first get clearance from the U.K. at a cost of £42 before I can ever apply. Is that correct?


Originally Posted by LondonAussie
Many EU countries airports now allow us to use their eGates, and they all work flawlessly with my passport, unlike the UK’s consistent “seek assistance”. Although it does seem somewhat pointless as we then have to go to a desk to get a stamp.
indeed and it’s impossible to avoid unlike here where the signs telling some nationalities to get a stamp are at the baggage belts. Not sure I’d bother!

Originally Posted by zoemaestra
Yes, it worked in the UK every time I tried.
Not in the least surprised by this
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