UK mandates Electronic Travel Authorisation for visa-exempt visitors

Travellers must obtain ETA before boarding from Feb 25, 2026

Migration Security & Defense
Yahoo ·
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The UK made Electronic Travel Authorisation mandatory for nationals of 85 visa-exempt countries from February 25, 2026.
Why it matters
Carriers must verify ETA status before boarding, and travellers without valid authorisation are denied entry, enforcing pre-clearance requirements.
Implications
  • — Travellers must obtain ETA before travel — failure results in denied boarding
  • — Airlines must verify compliance — lapses risk penalties

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