Breaking Travel News: UK Introduces ETA for Danish Nationals from April 2nd
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Advisory from Danish embassy on introduction of £10 Electronic Travel Authority for entry into the United Kingdom
Attention Danish travellers! UK's new ETA scheme to take effect from April 2nd, requiring advance approval for all Danish nationals looking to travel to the UK.
That's right, whether you're planning a family holiday, a quick business trip, or a tour around the UK, you'll need to shell out £10 for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before you jet off. Expect the fee to go up to £16 in the near future.
While non-EU nationals living in Europe have been paying for this permission to enter the UK for a while now, EU nationals, including Danes, will also have to payment from April 2nd.
The UK's ETA system is inspired by the USA's ESTA visa waiver and applies to various types of travel including tourism, short stays, and family trips. Keep in mind, this ETA acts as a visa waiver for people who previously benefited from visa-free travel to the UK for short stays like Danes and other EU citizens. Citizens of countries like India who require a visa for entry to the UK won't be affected by the ETA.
Since January 8th 2025, an ETA has been mandatory for citizens of all non-EU or non-EFTA countries, including USA, Canada, Australia & New Zealand. If you're a non-EU national living in Denmark and don't have an EU passport, you've probably already encountered this ETA requirement when visiting the UK.
As part of the final stage of the ETA rollout, it will extend to all EU and EFTA countries, including Denmark, starting April 2nd. Ireland is the only exception, as the Common Travel Area between the UK and Ireland allows Irish passport holders to bypass the ETA requirement.
Don't panic if you have UK dual nationality, or if you're a Danish-UK dual national. You don't need an ETA as long as you travel using your UK passport. On the flipside, even if you have a British spouse, you'll still require the ETA.
For more detailed information about the ETA and how to apply, check out our earlier article on the subject. And if you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to our journalists at news@ourwebsite. Remember, let's keep the conversation civil, constructive, and on-topic!
Fun Fact:
Did you know? Starting from April 2nd, 2025, Danish nationals must apply for a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before visiting the UK for short stays (up to six months) unless they hold British or Irish citizenship, a UK visa, or have UK immigration status.
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- From April 2nd, Danish nationals will need to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for travel to the UK, regardless of the purpose of their visit.
- A fee of £10 currently applies for an ETA, with a planned increase to £16 in the future.
- The UK's ETA system shares similarities with the USA's ESTA visa waiver and applies to various types of travel, such as tourism and family trips.
- The ETA serves as a visa waiver for those who previously enjoyed visa-free travel to the UK for short stays, including Danish and other EU citizens.
- From January 8th, 2025, an ETA will be mandatory for citizens of all non-EU and non-EFTA countries, including those living in Denmark who don't have an EU passport.
- Applicable countries, apart from Ireland, will include all EU and EFTA nations starting April 2nd, with Irish passport holders exempt from the ETA requirement due to the Common Travel Area between the UK and Ireland.
- If you have a British spouse, you'll still require the ETA, but if you have UK dual nationality or travel with a UK passport, you are exempt from this requirement.
