Huge changes in the way that the now can travel the Europeans to Britainas the mandatory travel visa has entered into force on Wednesday (02.04.2025).
Thus, those Europeans who want to visit Britain from Wednesday, April 2, 2025, should hold the compulsory entry permit, namely the travel visa, which can be purchased electronically from the coming days against 10 pounds (12 euros).
Within the next few days The price is expected to increase and reach 16 pounds, ie 19 euros.
The purpose of the British government is to Enhance the security of the UK border.
This visa, as reported by AFP, is similar to the US -operating ESTA system and will be mandatory for all European visitors to Britain since April 2.
In January, the measure is expected to expand Americans, Canadians and other non -visa nationals.
“With the digitization of the immigration system we pave the way for a British border without contact,” said immigration Minister Seema Malhotra earlier this month, when the website for the first applications opened.
“The expansion of ETA around the world confirms our commitment to enhance security through technology and innovation.”
License allows visits up to 6 months and is valid for 2 years. Required for all travelers, including minors and infants. The application, which can be made through an application for a smartphone or through the government website, is open to Europeans since early March.
Since Wednesday, nationals of about 30 European countries, including all countries of the European Union outside Ireland, will have to have the electronic license with them to enter Britain, which withdrew from the EU in 2020.