Electronic Travel Authorisations
Commons · Question 27869 · Tabled 8 Sep 2026 · Home Office · Official record
Answered 11 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Gregory Campbell
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the answer of 7 September 2026 to WPQ 26501, when legislative provision will be enacted making it an offence to arrive in the UK without Electronic Travel Authorisation.
Answer
Answered by Jo White, 11 Sep 2026
We have now begun enforcement of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) requirement. Since 25 February 2026 eligible visitors without an ETA will not be able to board their transport and cannot legally travel to the UK. Further enforcement measures, in...