Brexit even more – Valid for two years, the ETA will be mandatory from April 2025
It is a new “way to strengthen security,” according to the Ministry of the Interior. From April 2025, travelers will have to apply for a digital visa in advance to be accepted into the country, the Ministry of the Interior announced in a press release. The opportunity, according to him, to “modernize the immigration system.”
But how does it work in concrete terms? “All travellers coming to the United Kingdom, except British and Irish citizens, will need prior permission”, including tourists, the ministry explains. The ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) will work on the same principle as the US or Australian visa.
10 pounds for two years
The ETA will cost 10 pounds (around 12 euros) and will be valid for two years, or until the passport expires, it said. The Times. It will also allow people to stay in the country for up to six months at a time, the ministry said. The application can be made “quickly and easily” via the UK ETA application, which already exists, or via the government website.
From 27 November, the new visa application platform will be open for non-EU citizens. They will be able to obtain it until 8 January 2025, when the visa becomes mandatory. After that, the E(…) - 20minutes
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