ETA: Travel authorization to the UK will be more expensive

From April 9, the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) valid for the UK, has a new value: 16 sterlin pounds about R $ 118.40 .

Earlier, to obtain authorization, travelers had to pay 10 pounds, approximately $ 74. According to the UK government, the increase will “reduce the dependence on the financing of the migration and border system by taxpayers.”

By note, the UK embassy in Brazil stressed that the fee should be paid only on official channels of the British government. Credit cards, debit and digital wallets are accepted. Payments are not accepted via pix.

On authorization

THE ETA is mandatory for Brazilians and individuals without British nationality wishing to travel to the United Kingdom for stays below six months.

Authorization came into force in January this year and is characterized by a digital registration scheme for travelers who do not need a visa to enter the UK territories.

THE Eta is not a visa and Does not guarantee the entry into the UK . It is classified only as a digital permission to travel. Thus, even with the approval, the traveler must pass a British immigration officer by joining the UK.

The only legitimate roads of requesting it is through the British government application (to IOS and Android) or through Official Application Site.

After confirming the obtaining, the authorization is valid for up to two years and allows multiple trips to the UK. A new ETA must be requested as a result of salary or obtaining a new passport.

Check out all protocols and information In this link.

New nationalities that need the ETA

In January, travelers from more than 50 countries and territories, including Brazil and the United States, began to have the authorization for travel to the United Kingdom.

Now, from April 2, European travelers should also have the permission in hand. The measure becomes valid to 34 countries and territorieslike Portugal, France, Spain, Germany, Greece, among others.

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Source: CNN Brasil

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