Newsroom
Starting Wednesday, April 2, European travelers visiting the UK will need a mandatory Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA), a move aimed at enhancing border security. The permit, valid for two years, allows visits of up to six months and applies to all travelers, including minors.
The ETA can be obtained online or via a smartphone app, with applications open since early March. Currently priced at £10 (€12), the fee will rise to £16 on April 9. The UK’s system mirrors similar programs in the U.S. and Canada.
“By digitizing immigration, we are paving the way for a contactless UK border,” said Immigration Minister Seema Malhotra, reaffirming the government’s commitment to security through technology.
The requirement applies not only to EU nations, excluding Ireland, but also to citizens of around 30 other European countries.
With information from Protothema.gr.
