Travellers from 30 European countries are now required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) prior to visiting the UK.
The online pre-travel check, first introduced in November 2023, is now a requirement for travellers from countries who do not need a visa to visit the UK and is similar to the longstanding ESTA system in the US.
The final phase of the ETA rollout came into effect on Wednesday (2 April), adding European travellers to a list of more than 50 countries already under the scheme.
An ETA permits multiple journeys to the UK and is valid for two years or until the traveller’s passport expires – whichever is sooner.
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