Evisa UK: New £10 Travel Authorizations Required for EU and US Citizens
Evisa UK Requires £10 Travel Permits
Starting next year, EU and US citizens will need to apply for an evisa UK costing £10 to enter the country. This digital travel authorization is intended to enhance border security and modernize immigration systems.
Details of the Evisa UK Scheme
- The UK evisa will be valid for two years or until passport expiration.
- It allows multiple journeys into the UK.
- Implementation will begin with visitors from over 40 countries on January 8, 2025.
Following this phase, EU nationals will also be required to obtain the evisa UK, beginning April 2, 2025, while Irish citizens remain exempt.
Impact on Travellers
All non-visa requiring visitors must adhere to this new evisa UK regulation. This is part of broader efforts by the UK government to leverage technology for improved security.
- Transfer passengers without entering the country will also need to secure an ETA.
- Heathrow Airport reported a substantial 90,000 loss in transfer passengers since the ETA trials began.
Transitioning to a New Era of Travel
As part of ongoing changes following Brexit, UK citizens will face new biometric checks under EU initiatives by November.
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