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