New requirement to travel to the United Kingdom from 2025
In order to enter or transit the UK, UK authorities will ask for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), a mandatory digital form to:
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Non-European citizens who don't fulfil the requirements will need an ETA from 8 January 2025 and can apply from 27 November 2024.
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European citizens will need an ETA from 2 April 2025 and will be able to apply from 5 March 2025.
It is advisable to apply as far in advance as possible. To process the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) or get more information, please visit this page GOV.UK/electronictravelauthorisation.