25
Feb
New UK Travel Crackdown Starts Today: No ETA, No Boarding For Millions Of Visa‑Free Visitors
New UK Travel Crackdown Starts Today: No ETA, No Boarding For Millions Of Visa‑Free Visitors From 25 February 2026, a major change in UK border rules is being enforced for millions of travellers. Most non‑visa nationals are now required to hold an approved Electronic Travel Authorisation, known as an ETA, or an eVisa before they start their journey to the UK. Without this digital permission in place, boarding will simply not be allowed. The new system is being operated under a strict no permission, no travel approach, meaning the crucial checks are done...