"The UK government is set to further increase the cost of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for travellers from Europe, coinciding with the implementation of tougher entry rules. The UK government is set to hike the cost of its new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) by a further 25 percent, coinciding with the end of a transitionary phase and the implementation of tougher entry rules. Reports in the British press suggest the fee will rise from 16 to 20, a 25 percent increase."
"The UK first introduced its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) in 2023, gradually rolling it out so that by April 2025 it was compulsory for anyone entering the UK - with the exception of those travelling on a UK or Irish passport. But although the scheme has been in place for several months now, people who have not had the required authorisation have mostly not actually been prevented from entering the country. This phase is due to end on February 25th, 2026."
UK plans to increase the ETA fee from £16 to £20, a 25% rise following a previous increase from £10 to £16 announced in 2025. The Home Office says ETA fees are kept under review and more information will be provided later. The rise would align the ETA price with the EU's ETIAS, set at 20 when it launches at the end of 2026. The ETA was introduced in 2023 and became compulsory for most non-UK/Irish travellers by April 2025. A transition period when non-compliant travellers were often allowed to enter ends on 25 February 2026, after which entry or boarding can be refused.
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