UK Government Introduce ETA Scheme to 48 Countries
The UK Government have introduced new travel regulations for people entering the UK from today (8 January 2024.) This new electronic travel authorisation scheme, otherwise known as ETA, will apply to travellers visiting the UK for less than six months on tourism, business or study grounds.
Travellers from 48 countries are now required to apply for an ETA to gain entry to the UK.
Travellers can apply for an ETA through the official Gov.UK app or online, with warnings issued to be aware of third party sites. The cost of an ETA is £10, which is non-refundable.
The application process takes roughly 20 minutes with applicants required to submit a photo of their passport and answer questions about their reasons for travel. The application process must be completed in one go with decisions typically made within 3 days.
