{"id":220119,"date":"2024-12-27T14:08:26","date_gmt":"2024-12-27T18:08:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=220119"},"modified":"2024-12-27T14:08:27","modified_gmt":"2024-12-27T18:08:27","slug":"airlines-are-reminding-passengers-including-those-from-antigua-and-barbuda-to-apply-for-uk-electronic-travel-authorisation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/airlines-are-reminding-passengers-including-those-from-antigua-and-barbuda-to-apply-for-uk-electronic-travel-authorisation\/","title":{"rendered":"Airlines are reminding passengers including those from Antigua and Barbuda to apply for UK Electronic Travel Authorisation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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easyJet<\/a> has warned passengers travelling to the UK who are not British citizens that they may need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) as the Government expands its visa waiver scheme.<\/p>

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The system has been in force since 2023, initially applying to citizens from countries in the Middle East. In 2025 the scheme will be expanded to include nationalities from across the globe, including citizens from the United States, Australia and the EU<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a statement on its website, easyJet said: \u201cYou may now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to travel to the UK. You will need to complete this process online yourself. If you haven\u2019t already done so, please visit to make sure you have the correct documents before you travel. If you arrive at the airport without the correct documents, you might not be able to fly. \u201c<\/p>

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The ETA, designed to boost border security, costs \u00a310 and visitors will need to apply either via the app or online. They will need to scan their passport and provide a photo.<\/p>

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The UK is expanding its visa waiver scheme -Credit:PA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It does not guarantee entry to the UK, and travellers will still need to either see a Border Force officer or use an ePassport gate if eligible upon arrival in the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the UK government website, you will not need the visa if one of the following applies:<\/p>

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