UK new policy restricts travel for dual nationals, caregivers’ kin

UK imposes new travel limits: Kenyan care workers and students face restrictions on bringing family members abroad.

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The United Kingdom has issued an updated advisory that could see Kenyans working there restricted from tagging along family members. 

Under the new policy, care workers will no longer be allowed to bring dependants (partners or children) to the UK starting February 2026.