UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) now mandatory for all visa-waiver nationals
The United Kingdom’s Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme completed its ‘soft-launch’ at 00:01 GMT on 8 January 2026 and is now a compulsory pre-travel clearance for every non-visa national, including citizens of the EU/EEA, United States, Canada, Australia and Japan.([visahq.com](https://www.visahq.com/news/2026-01-08/gb/uk-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta-becomes-compulsory-at-0001-gmt-on-8-january-2026/)) An ETA costs £16, is valid for two years (or until the passport expires) and can…