New Travel Authorizations for U.S. and U.K. Trips by 2025

Starting in 2025, travelers from non-European countries, including the US, Canada, and Australia, will need to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the UK, even for short stays. This requirement will extend to EU nationals in April 2025. The EU will also introduce a similar system called the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) for visa-exempt foreigners. These digital entry systems aim to streamline border crossings and enhance security, though they have faced criticism for potentially being barriers to travel and eliminating passport stamps.