25/02/2026
The UK is switching to a permission-to-travel system ✈️
From February 2026 many visitors must apply for an ETA before flying — even if they never needed a visa before.
Airlines will check it before boarding, not at immigration… meaning problems now happen at the airport check-in desk, not after landing.
If you organise travel for students, families or groups — this is one to brief passengers about early.
Questions welcome 👇