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ARTICLE · 02 AUGUST 2022

Entry Into The United Kingdom: Upcoming Changes

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In July 2022, the United Kingdom (UK) introduced the "New Plan for Immigration". In this plan, the government outlined increased security of the country's border and new methods of facilitating entry into the country.

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Entry into the United Kingdom: Upcoming Changes

In July 2022, the United Kingdom (UK) introduced the "New Plan for Immigration". In this plan, the government outlined increased security of the country's border and new methods of facilitating entry into the country. In addition, the plan outlines how the UK will digitize the immigration process and achieve a contactless border crossing plan by 2025.

One way the government aims to meet this goal is through the introduction of an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system. Much like existing systems in the United States (ESTA), Canada (ETA), Australia (eTA), and New Zealand (NZeTA), the UK's system will be used for more visibility in tracking travel and to maintain new secure border crossing protocols.

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