UK Mandates ETA for Travel from Today

The UK enforces its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme starting today, February 25, 2026, requiring visitors from 85 visa-exempt countries like the US, Canada, Australia, and France to obtain digital permission before travel. Airlines and carriers now check for a valid ETA, eVisa, or exemption, denying boarding to those without it to streamline border security and pave the way for a contactless system.