The United Kingdom: ETA Launch and Visa Requirement Updates

Key Points  

• The United Kingdom published further insights and deadlines for travelers to register under its Electronic Travel Authorization system  

The UK’s Electronic Travel Authorization System

The United Kingdom’s (UK) government introduced changes to its immigration rules on 10 September 2024. These changes will go into effect over the next several months: 

• The list of visa-required nationals expanded to include Jordan on 10 September 2024. As a result, Jordanian nationals must obtain a visit visa prior to traveling to the UK.  
  • Nationals of Jordan will no longer be allowed to apply for an electronic travel authorization (ETA).  
  • Those who have been granted ETA prior to 10 September 2024 will be permitted to use ETA to travel to the UK until 8 October 2024.  
• The ETA National List has been introduced. The list includes all visa-exempt nationals who must obtain ETA before traveling.  
  • ETA will become effective for all nationals under the list beginning 27 November 2024.  
  • All other countries, except EU member states, must obtain ETA permissions by 8 January 2024.  
  • EU member states, and all other countries will require ETA for entry beginning 2 April 2025.  
• Introducing new Diplomatic Visa Arrangement (from 18 February 2025) and VIP Delegates (10 October 2024).

For additional information on these updates, check here.  

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