If travelling to the UK has been complicated since the Brexit, it will be even more so from next year, as you’ll now need a visa--which will cost around ten euros--to reach the other side of the Channel.

This is what the British Home Office says in a press release: “Everyone wishing to travel to the UK--except British and Irish citizens--will need permission to travel in advance of coming here. This can be either through an ETA or an eVisa." This measure “demonstrates our commitment to enhance security through new technology and embedding a modern immigration system.”

Until now, the ETA was only compulsory for certain Gulf countries, but it will gradually become compulsory for the whole world. From 8 January, travellers from 49 non-European countries will need to have this authorisation to enter the UK--they will be able to apply from 27 November. Citizens of the European Union, including those from Luxembourg, will be able to travel to the UK without proof of identity until 5 April 2025.

The ETA will be valid for several trips over a two-year period and will allow people to stay for up to six months on each visit. Applications can be made via the UK ETA application--available on the App Store or Google Play Store--or on the official UK government , with an estimated waiting time of between 48 and 72 hours.

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