Everything you need to know about the UK’s ETA scheme

As of Wednesday 25 February, travellers from 85 countries exempt from requiring a visa will not be granted access to the UK without an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). The move is a significant step towards digitising the UK’s immigration system, paving the way for a contactless border.

When the system comes into effect, the vast majority of travellers to the UK will require an ETA, an e-visa, or a British passport to enter the country.

In a statement released by the UK government in…