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Brazilians will need accreditation to the UK

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Anyone planning to visit the UK will need an ETA

Anyone planning to visit the UK will need an ETA

The United Kingdom It will expand its Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) program to travelers from Europe, the US and elsewhere starting in 2025. Until then, the ETA, launched in 2023, will only apply to travelers from several countries in the Middle East.

Now the British government has confirmed it The United Kingdom will require electronic documents for all nationals from January 8, 2025 (Except for Europeans, who will only need the document in April), the statement said Business Travel News. Originally, this requirement was to take effect this year, but it was postponed.

Brazilians do not yet need an ETA to travel to the United Kingdom. However, the document can be requested when the system opens on November 27 for travel from January 2025 onwards.

An ETA is mandatory for anyone planning to visit the UK, except for British and Irish citizens. Travelers must apply and receive approval before traveling, and the document is attached to the traveler’s passport, “ensuring more rigorous security checks.”

The document will have a Priced at 10 pounds sterling (about R$72*) and Allow multiple trips to England For a stay of up to 6 months every two years or till the holder’s passport expires, whichever comes first. The objective of the project is to digitize the border and immigration system.

ETA is valid for the following purposes:

  • Short-term stays of up to six months (180 days) are permitted for tourism, short-term studies, visiting friends and family, and business activities and medical treatment.
  • Short-term stay of up to three months (90 days) by issuing a Creative Worker Visa
  • Transit through the United Kingdom (ie changing flights), whether or not crossing border control.

* Quoted as of September 16, 2024.