What's the ETA? EU Travellers Now Need a £12 Entry Permit for UK Visits

What's the ETA? EU Travellers Now Need a £12 Entry Permit for UK Visits

The United Kingdom’s Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system has now been extended to include travelers from Europe. As of 2 April 2025, all travelers from Europe will require an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) approval—or, for certain individuals who are not EU citizens—a visa—to enter the UK. Starting from January 8, 2025, the system became obligatory for travelers coming from the United States, Canada, and Australia. This followed its implementation in November for citizens of Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Continue reading for information about the expenses, duration of validity, and the process to obtain it. What is the ETA? The ETA supersedes the Single-Use Electronic Visa Waiver (EVW) program, providing a more affordable alternative with multiple entry privileges. The UK government acknowledges that it is not visa And it does not allow entry into the UK. Instead, it grants a person permission to journey to the UK…