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UK: ETA fee set to increase again

UK: ETA fee set to increase again

As the UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) becomes fully mandatory for visa-exempt visitors starting February 25, 2026, the British government has announced its intention to increase the fee in the near future. Currently set at £16, the cost is expected to rise to £20.

UK: nearly 20 million ETAs issued since 2023

UK: nearly 20 million ETAs issued since 2023

As the UK prepares to fully implement its ETA program on February 25, 2026, the British authorities report having issued nearly 20 million electronic travel autorisations since 2023, more than half of them to European nationals.

British Crown dependencies to introduce their own ETA system

British Crown Dependencies to introduce their own ETA system

Between late 2025 and early 2026, Jersey, Guernsey, and the Isle of Man plan to introduce their own electronic travel authorisation (ETA) system, which will be legally distinct from the UK’s system. Introduced in stages since 2023, the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system is now in place for entry into

UK: 5.4 million ETAs approved - which countries are the main applicants?

UK: 5.4 million ETAs approved – which countries are the main applicants?

The UK has approved over 5.4 million Electronic Travel Authorizations (ETAs) since the system was launched. Find out which nationalities are among the biggest applicants. Introduced in autumn 2023 as part of the UK’s post-Brexit border modernization strategy, the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is a new entry requirement for travelers

UK: ETA fee hike just after full deployment

UK: ETA fee hike just after full deployment

The cost of the UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is increasing from £10 to £16 as of April 9, 2025. This price hike comes just one week after the system was rolled out to European travelers. On April 2, the United Kingdom officially extended its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system

UK: ETA now mandatory for European travellers

UK: ETA now mandatory for European travellers

♪ London Calling ♪, but showing up empty-handed is no longer an option. As of April 2, 2025, European citizens now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the UK.

UK: ETA price to rise to £16 from April 9, 2025

UK: ETA price to rise to £16 from April 9, 2025

Travelers to the UK will soon have to pay more for their Electronic Travel Authorisation. From April 9, 2025, the price of the ETA will rise from £10 to £16. It’s been in the works for several weeks, and now it’s official: the British government has confirmed that the ETA

UK: massive influx on the ETA portal, a digital queue set up

UK: massive influx on the ETA portal, a digital queue set up

Assailed since its opening yesterday to European travelers, the UK ETA system has faced some technical difficulties… To avoid a complete blockage, the authorities have set up a digital queue, slowing down access but ensuring smooth management of requests. Since it opened to European citizens yesterday, the UK’s Electronic Travel

UK: ETA now accessible to European citizens

UK: ETA now accessible to European citizens

As of today, European citizens can apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the UK. From April 2, 2025, this new requirement will become compulsory for travel to the country. Today marks another milestone in the reform of UK border controls. As of March 5, 2025, nationals of

UK: transit passengers escape ETA (for now)

UK: transit passengers escape ETA (for now)

Good news for travellers transiting through the UK: they will not have to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). But bad news for the wallet, the price of the ETA could soon increase… The UK government today announced a temporary exemption from Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for air transit

UK: ETA now mandatory for 48 non-European countries

UK: ETA now mandatory for 48 non-European countries

From today, citizens of 48 non-European countries must have an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to travel to the UK. The United Kingdom is taking a further step towards tightening its border controls by requiring citizens of 48 non-European countries to have an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the country