The UK government has given the green light to implement an entry permit for international travellers. Called Electronic Travel Authorization in the UK (ETA UK), will serve as a new electronic authorization for visa-exempt travellers, including those from Argentina, and for Europeans.
Argentina is one of the countries to which you do not need a visa to enter in the UK. However, it will be necessary (when the new provision is in force) to process the new ETA permit in order to travel there. It must be done before traveling and can be done from a website without the need to go to an embassy.
What is the purpose of this “permit to travel”? as far as he could tell clarionthe move seeks to increase control of Britain’s borders, allowing threats to be stopped from entering the UK, while giving people and carriers greater guarantees at an earlier point in time about their ability to travel to the UK.
“The United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand use similar systems to keep their countries safe and secure,” the UK Home Office posted on its official website. Furthermore, another of the goals is to fully digitize border systems by 2025. It also warns that a bill will criminalize the use of deception to obtain or attempt to obtain an ETA.
When will the ETA scheme be introduced?
While no exact date is yet known, the UK government has stated that the ETA system will be fully implemented. at the end of 2024 and will be fully operational by 2025.
From the British executive they explain that “the ETA is not a visa. Europeans and travelers from countries such as the US and Canada will retain their visa-free status, but will require a UK Electronic Travel Authorization to cross the border.
How will it work?
The ETA system, as detailed on the official website, will work by screening visitors before they arrive in the UK.
Travelers will provide basic personal details, passport details and some security information by completing an online ETA application form.
Applications will be processed automatically, through a website, and ETA officials will only take decisions in complex cases. Authorization will be given later 48 to 72 hoursif the migration authorities do not require further details.
Most people will get their approved UK ETA quickly. Visitors will be able to apply from home and will not be required to visit a UK embassy.
What are the requirements?
– Have a valid passport – Have an active email address to receive the UK ETA – Payment of the ETA processing fee (not officially confirmed yet) Also, Argentinian travelers will need to comply with the conditions of the UK ETA United. They must not exceed the validity of the permit and only carry out permitted activities while on British soil.
Travelers should also ensure they are traveling to the UK with the same passport used to complete the ETA application.
What information must be entered in the application form?
1. Personal data, such as full name, date of birth and country of citizenship
2. Passport details, such as document number, issuing country, date of issue and expiration
3. Contact details, including home address, email address and telephone number
4. UK Travel Itinerary Other than that, Argentines need to have a credit or debit card for payment of the ETA fee which, as mentioned, it is not officially known how much it will be.
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Source: Clarin
