Since Brexit, the United Kingdom has been tightening its border controls, and a major shift is set to take place on April 2, 2025. Starting on that date, millions of EU travellers will face new entry requirements, fundamentally changing how they cross into Britain.
Previously, EU residents only needed their passports for entry, but that will no longer be enough. The UK will introduce a new rule requiring all EU travellers to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the country, a move that will affect not just tourists but anyone travelling from the EU, according to RTL’s report on Monday.
“For decades, EU citizens have enjoyed the simple convenience of just showing up at the UK border. But with this new system, we’re shifting the landscape of travel,” it stated. “It’s part of the UK’s broader strategy post-Brexit to strengthen border security and establish a more comprehensive screening system for all incoming travellers.”
This change, which was initially rolled out in January for visitors from several non-EU countries such as Australia and the USA, will now extend to Luxembourg and all other EU nations starting in April 2025.
An online check of the UK government website on Monday revealed that the application process for the new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) will begin in March, with the new requirement officially taking effect in April.
It read, “The UK is introducing Electronic Travel Authorisations (ETAs) to streamline immigration, making it quicker and more secure for travellers. From 5 March 2025, Europeans can apply for an ETA, which will be required from 2 April 2025.
An online check of the UK government website revealed that the application process for the new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) will begin in March, with the new requirement officially taking effect in April.
