The UK’s new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme will launch soon, join a webinar to find out more

The Home Office announced in March 2023 that people travelling to the UK without a visa will soon need to get an ETA.

The ETA scheme will be implemented in a phased manner, on a nationality basis, over the next two years.

It will launch for Qatari nationals from 25 October 2023. From 1 February 2024, the scheme will be introduced for nationals of Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. An ETA will cost £10 per applicant when the scheme opens, will permit multiple journeys and be valid for two years or until the holder’s passport expires – whichever is sooner. The latest factsheet ​​

The Home Office will provide further details of which countries will be rolled out next in due course.  A full briefing of who will require an ETA, how to apply, how much it will cost and other information is available on Gov.uk

 

 

The Home Office will also be hosting a series of Sector events on the ETA scheme. Events are open to all who wish to attend any session.

Date Time Event Eventbrite link to register to attend Slido Link to ask questions
29 June 14.00-15.00 Open Engagement Event Eventbrite Slido #1174364
11 July 11:00-12:00 Open Engagement Event Eventbrite Slido #3259185
27 July 14:00-15:00 Open Engagement Event Eventbrite Slido #1008430
8 Aug 11:00-12:00 Open Engagement Event Eventbrite Slido #1311741
24 Aug 14:00-15:00 Open Engagement Event Eventbrite Slido #2077804
5 Sept 11:00-12:00 Open Engagement Event Eventbrite Slido #3106309
28 Sept 14:00-15:00 Open Engagement Event Eventbrite Slido #3728690