Visitors from countries such as the US, Canada and Australia will not be able to enter the UK without an ETA from 25 February 2026 onwards.
To obtain the £16 (€19) visa waiver, travellers need to complete an online process via official UK government channels.
Read our full guide to the UK's new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA): who needs it, how long it's valid and how to apply.
To obtain the £10 (€12) visa waiver, travellers need to complete an online process via official UK government channels.
Read our full guide to the UK's new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA): who needs it, how long it's valid and how to apply.
As of Jan. 8, an electronic travel authorization will be required for visitors from dozens of visa-exempt countries, including the United States and Canada.