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New entry regulations for the United Kingdom

Travelers who do not require a visa to enter or transit the UK for a short stay:

An Electronic Travel Authorisation (UK ETA) for the UK is a digital permit required for travelers who do not need a visa but are visiting or transiting the UK. Linked to the traveler’s passport, the UK ETA must be obtained before traveling. The UK ETA does not replace a visa for those who require one, but is mandatory for travelers without a visa or other immigration status, including children and infants. A UK ETA is valid for two years or until the passport expires, whichever comes earlier. ​

More information about the UK ETA:

Apply for an electronic travel authorisation (UK ETA) The link will be opened in a new browser tab
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Please Ensure That:

  • You obtain your UK ETA at least 3 days before traveling
  • You use your current passport in the application 
  • Every traveler has their own UK ETA, including children and infants

UK ETA Enrolment:

  • Gulf Cooperation Council Nationals: Implemented
  • Non-European Nationals: Effective January 8th, 2025, applications from November 27th, 2024
  • European Nationals: Effective April 2nd, 2025, applications from March 5th, 2025

Travelers who require a visa to enter the UK and UK residents

The UK is moving to a fully digital immigration system. As part of this transition, the UK has introduced the eVisa—a digital permit that replaces many physical documents, such as biometric residence permits (BRPs), biometric residence cards (BRC), and visa stickers in passports. The eVisa is linked directly to the traveller’s travel document (passport) and can be accessed through a UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account. However, we advise our passengers to continue to carry their valid physical immigration documents with them while traveling internationally.

Please Ensure That:

View and prove your immigration status: ​generate a share codeThe link will be opened in a new browser tab

More information about the eVisa:

Check if you need a UK visa The link will be opened in a new browser tab
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