12/28/2024
As of January 8, 2025, foreign visitors entering the UK will need to pay £10 to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). This measure will allow travelers to stay in the UK for up to six months, whether for tourism, family visits, business, or short-term study.
The implementation of ETAs will be gradual. From January 8, 2025, non-European travelers, including U.S. citizens, Canadians, and Australians, will need to apply for an ETA to enter or transit through the UK. Then, starting April 2, 2025, European citizens will also need an ETA, but they can begin applying on March 5, 2025.
https://www.cndenglish.com/tourism/new-uk-travel-rules-will-require-eta-entry-even-transit