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Effective January 8, 2025, all U.S. citizens transiting through or traveling to the United Kingdom for tourism, family visits, business meetings, conferences, or short-term study for 6 months or less will require an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) prior to travel.
The UK started requiring Electronic Travel Authorizations (ETAs) to enhance border security by conducting more thorough checks on incoming travelers from visa-exempt countries, essentially acting as a digital pre-clearance system similar to the US ESTA, allowing for streamlined immigration procedures and better identification of potential security risks; this aligns with other countries adopting similar systems for border control.
General ETA Information
It costs £10 per person to apply.
Decisions are usually made within 3 working days. Most recieve a decision quicker.
Everyone traveling needs to get an ETA, including babies and children.
ETA's are electronically linked to the passport you applied with.
Your ETA lasts for 2 years or until your passport expires, whichever is sooner.
You can travel to the UK as many times as you want while you have an ETA.
Click here to be directed to UK Government website up to date information and ways to apply.
Contact us if you are interested in planning a vacation to the United Kingdom.
(727) 237-1495
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