US EditionETA: What is the UK's new travel system and how are dual nationals affected?
- From 25 February 2026, the UK requires an Electronic Travel Authorisation for visitors from 85 visa-exempt countries who previously travelled visa-free.
- The UK government introduced the ETA scheme in October 2023 to modernise border checks, delaying strict enforcement to allow traveller adjustment, according to the UK government.
- Applicants must supply contact and passport details plus a suitable photo via the official UK ETA app or UK government website; the application fee is �16 rising to �20, with ETA validity for two years or until passport expiry, permitting stays up to six months.
- With short notice, many say dual nationals cannot obtain an ETA and must use a British passport or pay 589 for a certificate of entitlement, risking travel denial.
- Carriers will check travellers' ETAs using automated systems; over 13.3 million ETAs have been issued since October 2023, and the fee is planned to rise to 20.
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UK ETA rule now in force
Travelling to the UK is no longer as simple as booking a flight and showing your passport. From 25 February, millions of visitors who previously entered visa-free must now apply for a digital travel permission known as an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), a change that is already catching travellers – especially dual nationals – off guard. The new system affects citizens from 85 countries… Source
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Travelling from Budapest, Debrecen to the United Kingdom changes significantly for many from today
Thousands of Hungarian tourists and guest workers affected by change from today: without the proper permit, you won’t even be allowed to board flights at Budapest or Debrecen airports. Fortunately, obtaining the necessary travel authorisation is straightforward, though it comes at a cost and can sometimes take days. What is an ETA and where is it already in force? Dozens of Anglosphere countries already require citizens of 85 states – including …
Since today, February 25, 2026, the rules of entry into the United Kingdom for international travellers have officially changed. After the completion of the transition phase, all citizens...
From Wednesday 25 February 2026, travellers must have an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to travel to the United Kingdom, except for a visa or resident status. Ferry, Eurostar, plane or shuttle: without this document it will be impossible to embark.
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