It costs 12 euros, and they call it a "security tax," not an ecotax, so that the rest of the EU doesn't respond by imposing a similar one on entry to destinations like the south of Gran Canaria. Anyone traveling to Great Britain will need more than just a passport from April 2, 2025. Islanders who don't need a visa must present an entry permit, ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization), upon arrival in the country. The British have come up with quite a catchphrase: it's like Spain calling a travel tax an IRA.
It's recommended to apply at least three working days before your planned entry: it costs 10 pounds (about 12 euros) until April 8, after which the price increases to 16 pounds (about 19 euros). We recommend using the UK ETA app, available for iOS and Android operating systems, to apply. Anyone without a smartphone or one that isn't compatible is advised to do so on the government website. gov.uk : "Ask a friend or family member if you can use their device." You can delete the app after completing the ETA request.
There is also a way to launch the app online in the browser. To do so, go to https://apply-for-an-eta.homeoffice.gov.uk/apply/electronic-travel-authorisation/how-to-apply and click the green "Continue" button. The application process then begins. In addition to answering a few security questions and providing information about their address and workplace, travelers must upload a photo of their passport during the application process. Anyone over the age of nine must also scan their face with their phone's camera in the app during the application process. Payment is made at the end of the process upon completion of the application. If the application is successful, the ETA will be emailed to you. It then entitles you to multiple trips and stays of up to six months within a two-year period. The passport must be valid during this time.
