Australians hoping to travel to the United Kingdom will now need a new special type of document to enter, even for those just transiting through. 9News MORE DETAILS:
will now need a new special type of document to enter, even for those just transiting through, as the government looks to more closely monitor the number of foreigners in the country.will no longer do, with Aussies - and those living in some 50 countries worldwide - now expected to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation , prior to travel.
Every incoming traveller regardless of age will be expected to hold an ETA, which acts as a visa waiver, unless a person already holds a separate visa or UK passport."The visa waiver is expected to allow travellers to spend a maximum of six months in the UK and visit any part of the country," the ETA site reads.
"It will permit visitors to experience the UK's cultural heritage, visit family residing in the country or to spend time in Britain for a number of other purposes."The ETA will also come at a cost of cost £10, which is about $18.According to the ETA website, anyone applying for the waiver can expect a reply from the UK Government within three working days, and once approved, the document will be valid for up to two years.
It will allow multiple visits to the UK within the two years - though it hasn't currently been specified how long a period must elapse before a return visit.
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