"The rise would roughly bring the ETA price in line with the EU's ETIAS travel authorisation coming in at end of 2026, which will be €20. READ ALSO: When will Europe roll out its ETIAS visa waiver for non-EU travellers? 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. The UK government warns that from that date, people who don't have the ETA if required will be denied entry, or denied boarding if travelling by plane. The latest 25 percent could coincide with the date marking the end of that phase."
The UK will increase the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) fee from £16 to £20, a 25% rise following a prior increase from £10 to £16 in 2025. The Home Office indicates the price rise is imminent but has not provided a concrete date. The ETA was introduced in 2023 and became compulsory for most non-UK/Irish travellers by April 2025. A transitional period during which many travellers without ETA were still allowed entry ends on 25 February 2026. From that date, travellers without a required ETA risk being denied boarding or entry. The £20 fee would align roughly with the EU's ETIAS cost.
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