Pedestrians shelter from the rain under umbrellas as they pass the Elizabeth Tower, commonly known by the name of the clock’s bell, Big Ben, at the Palace of Westminster, home to the Houses of Parliament, in London on Feb. 22, 2024.
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If you’re traveling to the U.K. as early as this week, you might need to apply online for a travel authorization before you go.
Starting Wednesday, the U.K. will require U.S. citizens, Canadian citizens and nationals from more than three dozen other countries to have a so-called electronic travel authorization, or ETA.
Here’s what travelers need to know:
What is an electronic travel authorization?
The ETA is a pre-authorization for travelers from countries where the U.K. doesn’t require visas.
The U.K. launched the program in 2024 for visiting citizens from Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. On Wednesday, it takes effect for a host of…
