Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme
One of the government’s priorities is securing the UK’s borders and keeping our people safe by ensuring that everyone wishing to travel to the UK (except British and Irish citizens) has permission to do so in advance of travel.
To fill the current gap in advance permissions the government is introducing an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme. The ETA scheme will apply to third country national (i.e., not British or Irish) passengers visiting the UK or transiting the UK who do not currently need a visa for short stays, as well as those using the Creative Worker route for a short stay.
The Statement of Changes announced on 9th March 2023 stipulates these rules in ‘Appendix Electronic Travel Authorisation’ which will set out: who is required to apply for and obtain an ETA prior to travelling to the United Kingdom; the form or manner in which an application for an ETA may be made, granted or refused and specifies the conditions which must be met before an application for an ETA may be granted.
The Rules also stipulate how long an ETA will be valid for, the conditions under which it may be varied or cancelled and any exceptions to the requirement to obtain one.
To discuss Electronic Travel Authorisation, please speak to one of our friendly and understanding immigration advisers at https://ukvisas.co.uk/contact/
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