Canadians Visiting UK Require Electronic Travel Authorization Starting January 2025

Canadians Visiting UK Require Electronic Travel Authorization Starting January 2025
Passengers are seen at the Edinburgh airport on Dec. 6, 2021, in Edinburgh, Scotland. Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
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Canadians travelling to or through the United Kingdom in the new year will be required to have an electronic travel authorization (ETA).

The changes are part of the UK government’s move to digitize its border system, citing security enhancement needs. By requiring ETA documents for travellers, the UK government said it would have more information on those who go to the country, and “prevent the arrival of those who present a threat.”