The fee compares to the €7 to be charged by the European Union for its European Travel Information and Authorisation System (Etias) for UK visitors following Brexit, which will be introduced in 2024. The US requires a similar Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) for all UK visitors, costing $21.
The ETA will be introduced from 15 November 2023, initially to visitors from Qatar. From 22 February 2024 it will apply to those who are nationals of Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
The government said more nationalities would be added to the scheme at a later date.
