Starting April 2, 2025, European visitors to the UK must secure an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) permit for £10 (12 euros) before travel, rising to £16 after April 9. This security measure, applicable to 30 European countries excluding Ireland, streamlines entry via an online process on gov.uk, aligning the UK with global border trends.
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The UK is opening ETA applications to over 30 European countries from 5 March, requiring travelers to obtain this authorization for entry from 2 April. The process is online or via an app, with a current fee of £10, proposed to rise to £16. The ETA allows multiple entries for two years or until passport expiry.
Effective April 2, 2025, Greek citizens will be required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to visit the UK for short stays. This new regulation, part of the UK’s electronic visa system, aims to monitor arrivals and will also impact travelers from other non-European countries starting in early 2025.
The UK has implemented a new visa-waiver entry system requiring visitors from countries like the US, Canada, and Australia to obtain a paid Electronic Travel Authorisation. This scheme, aimed at enhancing border security, has sparked concerns from Northern Ireland’s tourism sector and Heathrow Airport, citing potential negative impacts on visitor numbers and economic growth.