New requirement to travel to UK in 2025 unveiled

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Finally, those planning to visit Europe may have to take an extra step before traveling, but when you’ll need to take that step remains unclear. The European Union’s European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) is expected to take effect in May 2025, and will be required for any U.S. national looking to visit 30 European countries.
New requirement to travel to the United Kingdom in 2025 unveiled
The ETA is a new visa waiver required to travel to the United Kingdom for any trips that last six months or less for business or pleasure starting Jan. 8, 2025. This is not unlike the United States’ ESTA program, which requires incoming travelers to pay for an “authorization to travel, with security clearance done in advance,” CNN reported.
UK implements new travel requirements for visitors from 48 countries — here’s all you need to know
Rather than just having a passport to present when landing, tourists will now also need pre-travel authorization to get on a plane to the UK.
UK Introduces New Travel Authorization Requirement for Visitors
It applies to travelers from non-European countries.
New Eta Travel Requirement for Visitors to the United Kingdom
Most individuals who are visiting the UK or transiting through the UK, and who are exempt from obtaining a visitor visa, will now need to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) prior to travel.
Australians to apply for permission to travel to United Kingdom
Australian travellers will need electronic travel authorisation to get into the United Kingdom starting on Wednesday.
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