SocietyWoman stranded in Spain after UK eVisa system confuses her with twin

Nidia Webb, who is legally settled in the UK, was stopped from boarding her flight home from Spain after the Home Office’s eVisa system linked her settled status to her identical twin’s identity. She was told the error was a known technical problem affecting some twins. The Home Office said the issue had been fixed and most errors are resolved within 24 hours.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-08-24 07:57Original