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‘I’m always rejected at airport e-gates – so the Passport Office suggested changing my name’

A British citizen living in Portugal is facing issues with entering the UK due to their passport not being accepted at airport e-gates. The Passport Office suggested changing their name as a solution. However, the reason for rejection could be a common name or other factors such as facial changes. The Border Force's IT system has been criticized for its inefficiency. Similar cases have been reported, highlighting the need for improvement in the system.

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Apr 08, 2024•3m read time•From telegraph.co.uk
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