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Neil Brown
@neil@mastodon.neilzone.co.uk  ·  activity timestamp 2 days ago

# No permission, no travel: UK set to enforce ETA scheme

> Applying for an ETA is quick and simple through the official UK ETA app, and the cost is competitive at £16

I wonder if one can apply and pay via a website, without an app.

*Edit*: yes, although the press release doesn't say so.

> If you cannot download the app on your phone, you should apply online.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/no-permission-no-travel-uk-set-to-enforce-eta-scheme

GOV.UK

No permission, no travel: UK set to enforce ETA scheme

From February 2026, visitors will not be able to travel to the UK without advance permission.
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Whatevs
@whatevs@mastodon.scot replied  ·  activity timestamp 2 days ago

@neil what does it mean “the price is competitive”??!!

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Mans R
@mansr@society.oftrolls.com replied  ·  activity timestamp 2 days ago

@neil Does the app read e-passports? I don't think that's possible from a website.

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Neil Brown
@neil@mastodon.neilzone.co.uk replied  ·  activity timestamp 2 days ago

@mansr One can use the website, and one just needs a photo of the applicant's passport and face.

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Mike Cox
@mikecox@mastodon.iow.social replied  ·  activity timestamp 2 days ago

@neil They are all obsessed with having an app these days.

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Neil Brown
@neil@mastodon.neilzone.co.uk replied  ·  activity timestamp 2 days ago

The online portal:

https://www.gov.uk/eta/apply

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petur 😶🇺🇦🇵🇸🇹🇼
@peturdainn@mastodon.social replied  ·  activity timestamp 2 days ago

@neil went through it a while ago, the nagging to use the app is painful. Feels more like a tourist tax.
The good thing is that it's valid for a few years

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Andres
@Andres4NY@social.ridetrans.it replied  ·  activity timestamp 2 days ago

@peturdainn @neil It was also super buggy, in my experience. Wish I'd known about the webpage!

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