Important Update for Those with Colleagues Visiting the UK
An Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) will soon be mandatory for certain individuals who do not require a visa for entry into the UK. This ETA, electronically linked to the individual's passport and will be required for:
- Stays of up to 6 months for tourism, family visits, business, or study.
- Creative Worker visa concession for up to 3 months.
- Transit through the UK, even when bypassing UK border control.
Who Needs an ETA?
- Individuals from Qatar: Required for travel on or after November 15, 2023. Applications open October 25, 2023.
- Individuals from Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, or UAE: Required for travel on or after February 22, 2024. Applications open February 1, 2024.
- Other Nationalities: No ETA requirement as of now. Additional countries will be added later.
Who Doesn't Need an ETA?
Exemptions apply for individuals who:
- Hold a British or Irish passport.
- Have existing UK residence, work, or study permissions.
- Possess a visa for entering the UK.
Residents in Ireland: Exemption applies if the individual is legally residing in Ireland, does not require a visa for the UK, and is entering the UK from Ireland, Guernsey, Jersey, or the Isle of Man.
Additional details will be provided as they become available. Visit our website www.immtell.com or contact me for more information.
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