UK ETA: who needs one, what it costs and how to apply
The UK's electronic travel authorisation costs £20 and is now required before boarding. Who needs one, how to apply, how long it takes and how long it lasts.
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The UK's electronic travel authorisation costs £20 and is now required before boarding. Who needs one, how to apply, how long it takes and how long it lasts.
The EU has dropped its late-2026 target for ETIAS, the €20 travel authorisation. Do not apply yet: who will need it, what it costs and how to avoid scams.