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A significant development unfolds for international travel as the United Kingdom launches its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system for citizens of the UAE, other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, and Jordan. Wego reports that starting from 22 February 2024, nationals from these regions will be required to obtain an ETA to travel to the UK. This new system aims to enhance UK border security and improve the travel experience for legitimate visitors.
Today the UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme opens for applications from Gulf and Jordanian nationals, who will require an ETA to travel to the UK from 22 February 2024.
ETAs improve UK border security and the customer experience for legitimate travellers. pic.twitter.com/l101AY7LtN
— Home Office (@ukhomeoffice) February 1, 2024
Under the ETA scheme, nationals of GCC countries (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi…
