New Electronic Travel Authorisations (ETAs) for visitors to the UK

The UK Government has introduced new entry rules for visitors. 

New Electronic Travel Authorisations (ETAs) are being introduced worldwide for visitors to the UK who do not currently need a visa for short stays, or who do not already have a UK immigration status prior to travelling..

Eligible non-Europeans can now apply and will need an ETA to travel from 8 January 2025. Eligible Europeans can also apply and will need an ETA to travel from 2 April 2025. Gulf Cooperation Council visitors already need an ETA to travel to the UK.

An ETA currently costs £10 and permits multiple journeys to the UK for stays of up to six months at a time over two years or until the holder’s passport expires – whichever is sooner.

You can find out if and when you need an ETA to travel and apply on GOV.UK