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UK Implements Mandatory Electronic Travel Authorization for European Visitors

As of April 2, 2025, European travelers must obtain a £10 ETA to enter the UK, with a transitional enforcement period until autumn and a fee increase to £16 on April 9.

L’ETA est obligatoire pour se rendre en Angleterre (ici Londres), mais aussi en Écosse, au Pays de Galles et en Irlande du Nord.
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Overview

  • The Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is now required for European travelers entering the UK, following its implementation for other countries since 2023.
  • The ETA costs £10 until April 8, 2025, after which the fee will rise to £16; it remains valid for two years with unlimited entries during that time.
  • Exemptions include Irish citizens and certain cases such as school trips, while all other non-visa travelers, including minors, must comply.
  • The UK government has introduced a transitional period for enforcement, allowing leniency until September or October 2025.
  • The system aims to enhance border security and streamline immigration processes, aligning with similar global systems like the US ESTA and the upcoming EU ETIAS in 2026.