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From November 27, 2024, non-European nationals will be able to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to travel to the UK. This requirement will become mandatory for all non-European visa-exempt travellers from January 8, 2025.
The list of affected countries can be found on the GOV.UK website. The UK Government has announced this change, which includes countries such as Australia, the United States, Canada, China, Chile, Mexico, and more.
The UK is expanding the list of countries requiring Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to travel, in a move aimed at strengthening border security.
From January 8, 2025, travelers from the aforementioned countries will need to obtain a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter or transit the United Kingdom. This includes those who are not going through UK border control while transiting through the country.
The ETA is needed for various purposes, including tourism, visiting family, business, short-term study, Creative Worker visa concession, or permitted paid engagement in the UK. The ETA costs £10 and is valid for 2 years or until the passport expires.
European nationals can apply for an ETA from March 5, 2025, and will need it to travel to the UK from April 2, 2025.
For further inquiries, contact Roberta Carnaccini (Global Director of Immigration) or Joanna Sogeke (Team Leader, EMEA).
WeTrack, a policy change tracker, has reported this development in over 120 countries. The UK Government's decision to expand the ETA requirements is part of a broader effort to enhance security measures for international travel to the UK.
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