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The UK Government has issued a warning to guests from 85 nations in a significant crackdown on tourism. In up to date recommendation revealed on-line, the Home Office has advised travellers from nations together with France, Canada and the US that they will be unable to enter the UK subsequent 12 months with out an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).

The new guidelines are set to take full impact from February 25, 2026. International guests are being warned that airways will test they’ve both an ETA or an e-visa earlier than they’re on account of journey. The digital allow, which allows pre-arrival safety screening, is a part of the UK’s effort to strengthen and modernise border safety.

It prices £16 to use for an ETA. The scheme was soft-launched in October 2023, and over 13.3 million folks have efficiently utilized to this point.

Although the principles have been relaxed as far as the scheme rolls out in phases, they’re set to turn into an important a part of journey to the UK from subsequent February. Travellers are suggested to depart as much as three working days for his or her utility to be processed.

Mike Tapp, Minister for Migration and Citizenship, stated: “ETAs give us greater power to stop those who pose a threat from setting foot in the country and gives us a fuller picture of immigration.

“ETAs are additionally higher for travellers. Digitising the immigration system ensures the thousands and thousands of individuals we welcome to the UK yearly take pleasure in a extra seamless journey expertise.”

Citizens of all European countries, the United States, Canada and Australia require an ETA to travel to the UK. Many countries in Asia, Central America and South America are also included.

British and Irish citizens are exempt from needing an ETA. All they will require when travelling to the UK from next February is a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement.

The Home Office says: “An AND means that you can journey to the UK to go to for as much as 6 months. Whether you possibly can apply will depend on your nationality as proven in your passport.”