Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:31pm on 02 Apr 2025,Wednesday International
From April 2, European visitors to the UK must get an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travel. It costs £10 but will rise to £16 from April 9. Irish citizens do not need one. The ETA is linked to a passport and allows multiple visits for two years. Most applications are approved in minutes. Airlines and ferry companies must check permits before boarding. The UK introduced this rule to improve border security. In October, the EU will also start stricter border checks for UK travelers, using digital records and biometric data instead of manual passport stamps. (PC;: Reuters)
