The UK is opening the application process for its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to citizens from more than 30 European countries on Wednesday (5 March).
Passport holders from these countries can now apply for an ETA, which they will need for travel to the UK on or after 2 April. Applications can be made through “a quick and simple process” online or via a dedicated app.
The move is the latest stage in the rollout of the ETA, which is an online travel application system for travellers from countries who do not require a visa to visit the UK and is similar to the longstanding ESTA system in the US.
The ETA was first introduced in November 2023 and was extended to more than 50 countries in January, including citizens of the US,…


























