What will the new permit for travelers to enter Great Britain be like?

The UK government has given the green light for the implementation of an entry permit for international travelers.

Called

(ETA UK), it will serve as a new electronic authorization for visa-exempt travelers, including those from Argentina, and for Europeans.

Argentina is one of the countries that

the UK.

However, it will be necessary (when the new measure is in force) to process the new ETA permit to be able 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 “permission to travel”?

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, the measure seeks to increase control of the British borders, allowing threats to be blocked from entering the United Kingdom, while providing people and carriers with more guarantees at an earlier time about their ability to travel to the United Kingdom. United Kingdom.

"The United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand use similar systems to keep their countries safe and secure," the UK Home Office published on its official website.

In addition, another of the objectives is to completely 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?

Although a precise date is not yet known, the UK government has stated that the ETA system will be fully implemented

and fully operational by 2025.

From the British executive they explain that “ETA is not a visa.

Europeans and travelers from countries like the USA 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 prior to their arrival in the UK.

Travelers will provide basic personal details, passport details and certain security information by completing an online ETA application form.

Applications will be processed automatically, through a website, and ETA officials will only make decisions in complex cases.

The authorization will be given in the following

, if the migration authorities do not demand more details.

Most people will receive their approved UK ETA quickly.

Visitors will be able to apply from home and will not be required to visit a UK embassy.

Which 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 respect the UK ETA conditions. United Kingdom.

They must not exceed the validity of the permit and only carry out permitted activities while on British territory.

Travelers should also ensure they are traveling to the UK with the same passport they used to complete the ETA application.

What information must be completed in the application form?

1. Personal data, such as full name, date of birth and country of citizenship

2. Passport data, such as document number, issuing country, date of issue and expiration

3. Contact details, including home address, email address and telephone number

4. Travel itinerary through the United Kingdom In addition to this, Argentines must have a credit or debit card to

, which, as mentioned, is not officially known how much it will be.

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