Emiratis Benefit From Simplified UK Travel Process Under New Scheme
- Publish date: Wednesday، 24 January 2024 | Last update: Tuesday، 10 December 2024
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Starting from February 1st, UAE citizens planning to travel to the UK can utilize the new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme.
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This initiative eliminates the need for a pre-entry UK visa, streamlining and expediting the entire travel process for Emiratis.
The ETA system reflects four years of collaborative efforts, emphasizing the commitment to fortifying the strong bonds between the UAE and the UK, according to Mansoor Abulhoul, the UAE Ambassador to the UK.
يمثل 1 فبراير 2024 بداية جديدة في العلاقات بين دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة والمملكة المتحدة. سيتم إعفاء المواطنين الإماراتيين من الحصول على تأشيرة دخول مسبقة للسفر إلى المملكة المتحدة و سيمكنهم تقديم طلب للحصول على تصريح سفر إلكتروني (ETA) وفقًا لبرنامج تصريح سفر جديد. pic.twitter.com/wZ4odj3snI
— UAE Embassy UK (@UAEEmbassyUK) January 24, 2024
ETA applications can be submitted through the 'UK ETA' app or on gov. uk, applicable for travel to the UK on or after February 22nd, 2024, offering a more accessible and cost-effective travel experience for UAE citizens.