What is the ETA? UK expands its €12 entry permit scheme to European travellers

What is the ETA? European travellers need €12 entry permit to visit the UK starting this week

Read our full guide to the UK’s new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA): who needs it, how long it’s valid and how to apply. ADVERTISEMENT The UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system has officially expanded to European travellers. Starting 2 April 2025, all European visitors will need ETA approval – or, for some non-EU nationals, a…

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Hong Kong BN(O) passport holders exempt from needing ETA to travel to UK

Hong Kong BN(O) passport holders exempt from needing ETA to travel to UK

Hongkongers holding British National (Overseas) passports no longer need to obtain an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) document before travelling to the United Kingdom. The UK government updated its website on Thursday to reflect the development, expanding the original exemption that applied to BN(O) visa holders. The change came after migration and citizenship minister Seema Malhotra…

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UK exempts Hong Kong BN(O) passport holders from needing ETA ahead of travel

UK exempts Hong Kong BN(O) passport holders from needing ETA ahead of travel

Hongkongers holding British National (Overseas) passports will no longer need to obtain an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) document before heading to the United Kingdom, with London expanding the original exemption that applied to BN(O) visa holders. The development came to light in a letter by the migration and citizenship minister, Seema Malhotra, who said BN(O)…

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UK exempts Hong Kong BN(O) passport holders from needing ETA ahead of travel

UK exempts Hong Kong BN(O) passport holders from needing ETA ahead of travel

Hongkongers holding British National (Overseas) passports will no longer need to obtain an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) document before heading to the United Kingdom, with London expanding the original exemption that applied to BN(O) visa holders. The development came to light in a letter by the migration and citizenship minister, Seema Malhotra, who said BN(O)…

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