Published Prospectus according to ETA must be activated in the following cases. If the traveler:
- Travelling to the UK for up to 6 months for tourism, visiting relatives and friends, work or study;
- travels there for a maximum of 3 months to work, if he has permission to do so under the Creative Worker Visa Agreement;
- While in transit in the UK, including when not passing through UK border control. [Megjegyzés: ez tehát azt jelenti, hogy azoknak is ETA-ra van szükségük, akik péládul egy londoni repülőtéri tranzitálást végeznek el egy foglaláson, vagyis egyik gépről leszállva egy másikon folytatják az útjukat, de közben formailag nem lépnek be az Egyesült Királyság területére.]
It is important that an e-access permit is issued to each person, i.e. children must also apply for it in the same way.
Introduction in several steps
According to the information, the commitment to activate ETA will come into effect in several stages for citizens of the countries concerned.
From 15 November 2023, Qatari nationals will need an expected travel permit to travel to the UK, and will be able to apply for permits from 25 October.
As of February 22, 2024, citizens of the following countries will be required to submit an ETA:
- Bahrain
- Jordan
- Kuwait
- Oman
- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirates
According to the briefing, additional countries will be included in the scope of the ETA agreement at a later date, and according to the most likely scenario, the commitment will be extended to EU countries – including Hungary – starting in the latter part of next year. The exact date is not yet known.
You will not need an ETA if you:
- Hold a British or Irish passport;
- have a residence permit or have been granted permission to remain in the UK for a longer period for the purpose of working or studying;
- They need a visa to enter;
- They are legally resident in Ireland and do not need a visa to enter the UK if they come from one of the following four regions or countries: Ireland, Guernsey, Jersey, Isle of Man.
Request and Salvation
You must apply for an ETA on the dedicated application or online at the government portal gov.uk. Applications can be made for others, but it is important that applications are made for each person separately, and permission must also be obtained for infants.
