Great Britain is expanding its Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) requirement to include the U.S. and other countries, with full implementation by April 2025.
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The UK is expanding its list of countries whose citizens must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before visiting, including those from the U.S. An ETA is required for individuals with passports from countries that do not need a visa to enter the UK. It grants permission to travel to or through the UK and is electronically linked to the passport of the applicant.
This change is being rolled out in phases, with different countries being added to the requirement at various times. Since February, travelers from several Middle Eastern countries have been required to obtain an ETA. However, according to the official ETA website, “Jordanian nationals can no longer apply for an ETA.”
On September 10, the UK expanded the list of countries subject to the ETA, including the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia, Brazil, Japan, South Korea, and several other countries from which travelers must comply with ETA requirements. Travelers from these nations can begin applying online as of November 27. By April 2, 2025, most international visitors who are exempt from needing a visa will require an ETA to enter the UK.
An ETA allows a traveler to stay in the UK for up to six months for “tourism, visiting family and friends, business or short-term study.” It does not allow visitors to engage in “paid or unpaid work for a UK company or as a self-employed person; claim public funds; or live in the UK through frequent or successive visits.”
The application process usually takes less than three days and costs £10, and the ETA is valid for two years.
Electronic Travel Authorization Now Required for UK
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The UK is expanding its list of countries whose citizens must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before visiting, including those from the U.S. An ETA is required for individuals with passports from countries that do not need a visa to enter the UK. It grants permission to travel to or through the UK and is electronically linked to the passport of the applicant.
This change is being rolled out in phases, with different countries being added to the requirement at various times. Since February, travelers from several Middle Eastern countries have been required to obtain an ETA. On Tuesday, the UK expanded the list of countries subject to the ETA. Travelers from these nations can begin applying online in November. By April 2, 2025, most international visitors who are exempt from needing a visa will require an ETA to enter the UK.
An ETA allows a traveler to stay in the UK for up to six months for “tourism, visiting family and friends, business or short-term study.” It does not allow visitors to engage in “paid or unpaid work for a UK company or as a self-employed person; claim public funds; or live in the UK through frequent or successive visits.”
The application process usually takes less than three days and costs £10, and the ETA is valid for two years.