United Kingdom – Introduction of an Electronic Travel Authorization System
Please find herewith attached (PDF below) a letter by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs titled: United Kingdom – Introduction of an Electronic Travel Authorization System”, informing that all foreign nationals who plan to travel to the United Kingdom either for a period of less than 6 months or through the “Creative Work” visa, from 2 April 2025 onwards are required to submit the necessary information to the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system.
It is noted that foreign nationals traveling to the United Kingdom for the purposes of study, work or permanent residence do not need an ETA.
To this end, in this regard, to avoid unnecessary inconvenience, the relevant suggestion is to submit the required data for acquiring an Electronic Travel Authorization from March 5, 2025 onwards, through the “UK ETA” application or online (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta),in accordance with the guidelines recorded in the aforesaid letter.
PDF Circular – United Kingdom – Introduction of an Electronic Travel Authorization System