UK to hike price of Electronic Travel Authorisation for foreign travellers
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UK to hike price of Electronic Travel Authorisation for foreign travellers
"The UK government is set to hike the cost of its new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) by a further 25 percent, raising the fee from £16 to £20. This increase follows a previous rise from £10 to £16 that was implemented in 2025."
"The rise would roughly bring the ETA price in line with the EU's ETIAS travel authorisation, which will be €20 when it is introduced at the end of 2026."
"The UK government has said foreign travellers who don't have the ETA will be denied entry, or denied boarding if travelling by plane, leading to complications for young dual national Britons stranded abroad."
The UK government will raise the cost of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) from £16 to £20 starting April 8th, marking a 25% increase. This follows a previous hike from £10 to £16 in 2025. The increase aligns the ETA fee with the upcoming EU ETIAS travel authorisation fee of €20. The ETA, introduced in 2023, is mandatory for travelers from visa-exempt countries, and those without it will be denied entry or boarding. Stricter rules have affected dual nationals, requiring valid British passports for entry.
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