The authorization is processed electronically and must be obtained before they travel to the United Kingdom on the website of the British government or via the British ETA application. It has an initial costs of 10 pounds (around 12 euros).
From this Wednesday on, all European citizens who want to travel to the United Kingdom must process the electronic travel authorization (AEV or ETA). This new measure affects travelers who enter the country without a visa or without a legal home and applies to both tourists and business visitors whose stay is less than six months.
What is electronic travel authorization?
The ETA is a mandatory permit that has been obtained Telematics before traveling To the United Kingdom. The processing is carried out via the British government website or via the British ETA application. Once granted, the authorization will be valid for two years, which means that several entries with a maximum of six months are possible.
The initial costs of the application will be 10 pounds (about 12 euros), although in the coming months An increase to 16 pounds is expected (about 19 euros). The approval time can vary between a few hours and a few days.
Who are obliged to process the ETA?
This new regulation affects all European citizens, including minors, who travel to the United Kingdom for tourism, companies or studies for a period of less than six months. The ETA will also be necessary for those passengers who scale in the country and re -make their luggage or have to pass border control.
Exceptions
They will be exempt from registering:
– Those travelers who only travel to the United Kingdom and stay at the airport during transport to take another flight (if it does not mean that border control is passed). The Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs urges citizens to consult their airlines to secure routes
– those who have an approved visa
– those who have already been registered as residents in the United Kingdom
– those citizens with the Irish passport
Impact and recommendations
The implementation of the ETA is expected to generate an adjustment period for tourists and airlines, with possible delays in the first days of application.
To prevent discomfort, it is recommended to request permission in advance and to ensure that you receive approval before traveling to the United Kingdom.
Source: EITB
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