So -called ETA, i.e. Electronic travel authorization This is a document entitling to enter the area Great Britain. The procedure began to apply in 2024 and initially included citizens of six countries of the Persian Gulf Council.
In January to this group 48 countries have joinedincluding Australia, Canada and the USA. Travelers coming from countries European Union They were also obliged to obtain an e-vise. Applications for ETA can be submitted from March 5while having a document will be mandatory from April 2.
E-Wiza to Great Britain is more expensive? There are such plans
Electronic travel authorization It is important for two years or until the passport expires (depending on what will happen before). It is worth emphasizing that it acts as a tourist e-wisia and does not entitle Taking up a job or a long -term stay in Great Britain. Its purpose is to strengthen the safety of the migration process and increase control over travelers.
Applied to e-aware, they must pay a fee, provide contact and passport details, send the current photo and answer a set of questions. Currently, you need to be pay 10 pounds. It is possible, however, that her The price will soon increase by half.
Increasing the price for electronic travel authorization was announced by the British government. According to the British media, a proposal for a legislative change, which assumes Increasing the fee for ETA to 16 pounds. The increase would be designed to reduce the dependence of the migration and limit system on financing by taxpayers.
Parliamentarians have not yet voted. There is also no information when it would take place.
Great Britain is not the first country to introduce electronic travel authorization. The system has successfully accepted, among others In United States and Australia. Thanks to the e-wage it is possible Preliminary assessment of travelers and identification of potential threats before crossing the border. According to representatives of the British government, ETA is aimed at improving control procedures for visitors or traveling through Great Britain as part of existing visa -free agreements.
The document entitles you to repeated entry to Great Britain within two years and stay in its area up to six monthsfor the purposes of visiting family and friends, business or short -term studies. Electronic travel authorization is digitally connected to a travel passport. An application for its issuing can be submitted via the “UK ETA App” application or a website.
However, having a valid e-wise does not guarantee entry. After arrival, the final decision It belongs to British border officials.