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TRAVELING TO THE UNITED KINGDOM? A UK ETA (ELECTRONIC TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION) VISA IS NEEDED STARTING JANUARY 8, 2025

Visas required for other European countries as well 

By Rebecca Jefferis Williamson 

 

December 17, 2024 (San Diego) - The new year brings in new travel visa requirements for travel, even in transit, for the United Kingdom.  Starting January 8, 2025, an ETA (electronic travel authorization) is required for American citizens and have it approved, and in place, if you are travelling to the region or through it.  

 

Additionally, travel visas, obtained before you travel, will be needed in other European countries as well. Thirty European countries in 2025 will call for ETIAS (European travel information and authorization system) authorization.  

 

UK.ETA instructions noted to use the same passport you received your approval on, when you travel, because the visa is attached to your passport number.  


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