APRIL 2025
Right to Work Update
UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for International VisitorsÂ
The UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is a newly introduced pre-travel authorisation required for non-visa nationals travelling to the United Kingdom. Its primary purpose is to enhance the UK’s ability to conduct advance security screening of individuals seeking to enter the UK as either Visitors (excluding Marriage/Civil Partnership Visitors) for stays of up to six months, or as Temporary Work – Creative Workers under the relevant visa concession.Â
The ETA scheme applies to those who currently do not need a visa to travel to the UK under these categories and who do not hold another form of UK immigration statusÂ
The UK ETA is currently being rolled out in phases. The scheme was further expanded to include nationals of European Union member states, the EEA, and Switzerland from 2 April 2025.Â