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UK ETA Requirement for 2025 Travel

Written by Shelley Davies | Dec 3, 2024 1:03:45 PM
 
New ETA for UK arrivals.
 

From 2025, anyone travelling to the UK will require a UK ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation).

 

Who needs to apply for an ETA?

All visitors to the UK must apply for a UK ETA before they travel, regardless of their purpose, unless they are exempt.

Applications for EU Nationals open from 5 March for travel on or after 2 April 2025

Applications for non-EU nationals travelling on or after 8 January 2025 are already open

Exemptions:

British and Irish passport holders, and diplomats

Those with existing permission to enter or remain in the UK

How to apply for a UK ETA

The fastest way to apply is using the UK ETA app. using the links below:

Google play 

Apple app store 

 

Applications take up to 3 working days to process. They are valid for two years.

 

If any passenger requiring a UK ETA does not have one, it could be too late to apply and be issued with one before departure. Therefore, our advice to passengers is to apply as soon as you are able to.

 

Apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)

 

If you have an existing booking with us and have any questions about the ETA, Please do not hesitate to contact us , Or you can return to the FAQs page here.