09/26/2024
Visiting the UK soon? Take note:
We have received some important information from VisitBritain for all 2025 travellers to share with you. Please pay close attention to the announcement below:
The UK Government has announced the next phase in the roll out of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). An ETA gives visitors permission to travel to the UK. By April 2025, all visitors who do not need a visa will require an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to travel to the UK.
An ETA for American visitors will be required to enter the UK starting January 8th, 2025. Americans can apply in advance starting November 27, 2024.
The ETA will be linked to the traveller's passport and will last for two years or until the traveller's passport expires – whichever comes first.
Dates and Requirements:
- Eligible non-Europeans can apply in advance from November 27, 2024 and will need an ETA to travel from 8 January 2025.
- Eligible Europeans can apply from March 5, 2025 and will need an ETA to travel from 2 April 2025.
Costs:
An ETA 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.
