The UK government has announced that, beginning 25 February 2026, visitors from 85 visa-free countries — including the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and EU nations such as France — will no longer be able to enter the United Kingdom without obtaining an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) in advance.
The decision marks a major milestone in the UK’s transition toward a fully digital border, which officials say will lay the groundwork for seamless, contactless entry in the coming years.
According to the Home Office, the enforcement phase means all non-visa nationals must secure “digital permission to travel” before boarding. Airlines, ferry firms, and other carriers will
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