Do You Need a UK ETA? New Rules Explained

From today, non-visa nationals from 85 countries, including the US, Canada, and France, require an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the UK. This digital permission costs £16, allows multiple trips for up to two years or until your passport expires, and links automatically to your passport after a quick app application. Airlines enforce it by denying boarding without one, streamlining border security while keeping spontaneous visits possible-most approvals arrive in minutes.