{"id":20052,"date":"2024-12-17T11:39:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T10:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eresrelocation.com\/?p=20052"},"modified":"2025-05-19T11:41:37","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T09:41:37","slug":"uk-eta-requirements-explained-how-to-travel-to-the-uk-from-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eresrelocation.com\/cs\/uk-eta-requirements-explained-how-to-travel-to-the-uk-from-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"UK ETA Requirements Explained: How to Travel to the UK from 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Planning a trip to the UK for tourism, business, or transit? From April 2025, many travelers will need a UK ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) to enter the United Kingdom. In this guide, learn what the UK ETA is, who needs it, and how to apply. Stay ahead of these new UK travel requirements to avoid travel disruptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is a UK ETA?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The UK ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is a new system designed to enhance border security while simplifying entry for travelers. It allows visitors from visa-free countries to obtain pre-approval before traveling to the UK for tourism, business, or transit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s <strong>not a visa<\/strong>, but rather an electronic authorization connected to your passport that grants you permission to travel to the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Needs a UK ETA?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Eligible travelers include citizens from visa-exempt countries like the United States, Australia, and EU member states who are traveling for tourism, business, or transit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Exemptions include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>UK and Irish citizens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Individuals holding valid UK visas or residence permits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can check if your nationality requires an ETA on the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/check-when-you-can-get-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> UK government\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Does the ETA Come Into Effect?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The rollout begins in 2024 for select countries and will expand to include most eligible nationalities by <strong>April 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> Don\u2019t wait until the last minute. Applications may take a few days to process, so plan ahead to avoid unnecessary stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Apply for a UK ETA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Applying for an ETA is straightforward:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Online Application:<\/strong> Submit your details through the official UK ETA platform or app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost:<\/strong> The application fee is expected to be \u00a310 (confirm before applying).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Processing Time:<\/strong> While most applications are approved within minutes, it could take up to 72 hours.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A valid passport.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal information like your name and contact details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travel plans (if available).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Long Is the ETA Valid?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A UK ETA is valid for up to <strong>2 years<\/strong> or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. During this period, you can make <strong>unlimited trips<\/strong> to the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you renew your passport, you\u2019ll need to apply for a new ETA.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The ETA is linked to your passport and is non-transferable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical Tips for Travelers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Without an ETA, you won\u2019t be allowed to board your flight, train, or ferry to the UK. The system is mandatory for all eligible travelers, so it\u2019s crucial to apply well in advance of your trip to avoid disruptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Plan Early:<\/strong> Apply for your ETA as soon as your travel dates are confirmed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Double-Check Details:<\/strong> Ensure your application matches the details on your passport to avoid delays.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Save Your Confirmation:<\/strong> Keep a digital copy of your ETA approval for easy reference during your trip.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does This Mean for HR and Employers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re managing employees who travel frequently or have expats in your team, the UK ETA is an essential consideration. Staying informed about these changes ensures smooth business operations and stress-free travel for your team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At ReloCare, we\u2019re here to make travel and immigration processes stress-free for expats and businesses alike. Need help navigating the UK ETA process, understanding <a href=\"https:\/\/visaforbusiness.cz\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">travel requirements<\/a> or managing other immigration and relocation needs?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eresrelocation.com\/cs\/kontakt\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.eresrelocation.com\/cs\/kontakt\/\">Contact us<\/a>, we will be happy to advise you how to do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pl\u00e1nujete cestu do Velk\u00e9 Brit\u00e1nie? Zde je, co pot\u0159ebujete v\u011bd\u011bt o povinnosti UK ETA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Co je UK ETA?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Britsk\u00e1 ETA (Elektronick\u00e9 cestovn\u00ed povolen\u00ed) je nov\u00fd syst\u00e9m, kter\u00fd zvy\u0161uje bezpe\u010dnost na hranic\u00edch a z\u00e1rove\u0148 zjednodu\u0161uje vstup do zem\u011b. Umo\u017e\u0148uje n\u00e1v\u0161t\u011bvn\u00edk\u016fm ze zem\u00ed s bezv\u00edzov\u00fdm stykem z\u00edskat p\u0159edb\u011b\u017en\u00e9 povolen\u00ed k cest\u011b do Spojen\u00e9ho kr\u00e1lovstv\u00ed za \u00fa\u010delem turistiky, obchodu nebo tranzitu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pozor: <strong>Nejde o v\u00edzum<\/strong>, ale o elektronick\u00e9 povolen\u00ed spojen\u00e9 s va\u0161\u00edm cestovn\u00edm pasem, kter\u00e9 v\u00e1m umo\u017en\u00ed vstup do Velk\u00e9 Brit\u00e1nie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kdo pot\u0159ebuje UK ETA?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>ETA bude povinn\u00e1 pro cestuj\u00edc\u00ed ze zem\u00ed, kter\u00e9 nyn\u00ed nepot\u0159ebuj\u00ed v\u00edzum pro vstup do Spojen\u00e9ho kr\u00e1lovstv\u00ed, jako jsou \u010dlensk\u00e9 st\u00e1ty EU, Spojen\u00e9 st\u00e1ty, Austr\u00e1lie a dal\u0161\u00ed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>V\u00fdjimky plat\u00ed pro:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ob\u010dany Spojen\u00e9ho kr\u00e1lovstv\u00ed a Irska<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dr\u017eitele platn\u00fdch britsk\u00fdch v\u00edz nebo povolen\u00ed k pobytu<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Aktu\u00e1ln\u00ed seznam zem\u00ed, kter\u00fdch se povinnost ETA t\u00fdk\u00e1, najdete na ofici\u00e1ln\u00edm<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/check-when-you-can-get-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> webu vl\u00e1dy Spojen\u00e9ho kr\u00e1lovstv\u00ed.<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kdy za\u010dne UK ETA platit?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Zav\u00e1d\u011bn\u00ed za\u010dne v roce 2024 pro vybran\u00e9 zem\u011b a do <strong>dubna 2025 se roz\u0161\u00ed\u0159\u00ed na v\u011bt\u0161inu opr\u00e1vn\u011bn\u00fdch n\u00e1rodnost\u00ed.<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Ne\u010dekejte na posledn\u00ed chv\u00edli! Zpracov\u00e1n\u00ed \u017e\u00e1dosti m\u016f\u017ee trvat n\u011bkolik dn\u00ed, proto ji vypl\u0148te co nejd\u0159\u00edve a p\u0159edejd\u011bte stresu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jak po\u017e\u00e1dat o UK ETA?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pod\u00e1n\u00ed \u017e\u00e1dosti je jednoduch\u00e9:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Online \u017e\u00e1dost:<\/strong> Vypl\u0148te formul\u00e1\u0159 na ofici\u00e1ln\u00edm webu UK ETA nebo v mobiln\u00ed aplikaci.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Poplatek:<\/strong> O\u010dek\u00e1van\u00fd poplatek je \u00a310 (ov\u011b\u0159te si to p\u0159ed pod\u00e1n\u00edm \u017e\u00e1dosti).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Doba zpracov\u00e1n\u00ed:<\/strong> V\u011bt\u0161ina \u017e\u00e1dost\u00ed je schv\u00e1lena b\u011bhem n\u011bkolika minut, ale m\u016f\u017ee to trvat a\u017e 72 hodin.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Co budete pot\u0159ebovat:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Platn\u00fd cestovn\u00ed pas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Osobn\u00ed \u00fadaje (jm\u00e9no, kontaktn\u00ed informace)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cestovn\u00ed pl\u00e1ny (pokud jsou k dispozici)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jak dlouho je UK ETA platn\u00e1?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>UK ETA je platn\u00e1 a\u017e <strong>2 roky<\/strong> nebo do vypr\u0161en\u00ed platnosti cestovn\u00edho pasu, podle toho, co nastane d\u0159\u00edve. B\u011bhem t\u00e9to doby m\u016f\u017eete do Spojen\u00e9ho kr\u00e1lovstv\u00ed cestovat <strong>neomezen\u011b<\/strong> .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>D\u016fle\u017eit\u00e9:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pokud obdr\u017e\u00edte nov\u00fd cestovn\u00ed pas, budete muset po\u017e\u00e1dat o novou ETA.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ETA je v\u00e1z\u00e1na na v\u00e1\u0161 pas a nelze ji p\u0159ev\u00e9st na jinou osobu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Praktick\u00e9 tipy pro cestuj\u00edc\u00ed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bez schv\u00e1len\u00e9 ETA v\u00e1m nebude umo\u017en\u011bno nastoupit do letadla, vlaku nebo trajektu do Spojen\u00e9ho kr\u00e1lovstv\u00ed. Syst\u00e9m je povinn\u00fd pro v\u0161echny opr\u00e1vn\u011bn\u00e9 cestuj\u00edc\u00ed, proto \u017e\u00e1dost vypl\u0148te co nejd\u0159\u00edve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pl\u00e1nujte dop\u0159edu:<\/strong> Po\u017e\u00e1dejte o ETA ihned po potvrzen\u00ed va\u0161ich cestovn\u00edch pl\u00e1n\u016f.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>D\u016fkladn\u011b zkontrolujte \u00fadaje:<\/strong> Ujist\u011bte se, \u017ee \u00fadaje v \u017e\u00e1dosti odpov\u00eddaj\u00ed \u00fadaj\u016fm ve va\u0161em cestovn\u00edm pasu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ulo\u017ete si potvrzen\u00ed:<\/strong> Uchov\u00e1vejte digit\u00e1ln\u00ed kopii schv\u00e1len\u00ed ETA pro snadn\u00fd p\u0159\u00edstup b\u011bhem cesty.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Co to znamen\u00e1 pro HR a zam\u011bstnavatele?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pokud va\u0161i zam\u011bstnanci \u010dasto cestuj\u00ed, nebo m\u00e1te ve sv\u00e9m t\u00fdmu mezin\u00e1rodn\u00ed kolegy, je d\u016fle\u017eit\u00e9 z\u016fstat informov\u00e1ni o t\u00e9to zm\u011bn\u011b. To zajist\u00ed hladk\u00fd pr\u016fb\u011bh zahrani\u010dn\u00edch v\u00fdjezd\u016f va\u0161eho t\u00fdmu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>V ReloCare usnad\u0148ujeme cestov\u00e1n\u00ed a imigra\u010dn\u00ed procesy pro expaty i firmy. Pot\u0159ebujete pomoc s procesem ETA, <a href=\"https:\/\/visaforbusiness.cz\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">obchodn\u00edmi v\u00edzy<\/a> nebo jin\u00fdmi imigra\u010dn\u00edmi a reloka\u010dn\u00edmi pot\u0159ebami?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eresrelocation.com\/cs\/kontakt\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.eresrelocation.com\/cs\/kontakt\/\">Kontaktujte n\u00e1s<\/a>, r\u00e1di v\u00e1m porad\u00edme, jak na to.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Planning a trip to the UK for tourism, business, or transit? From April 2025, many travelers will need a UK ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) to enter the United Kingdom. In this guide, learn what the UK ETA is, who needs it, and how to apply. Stay ahead of these new UK travel requirements to avoid&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eresrelocation.com\/cs\/uk-eta-requirements-explained-how-to-travel-to-the-uk-from-2025\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">UK ETA Requirements Explained: How to Travel to the UK from 2025<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":20053,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_mo_disable_npp":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[133],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20052","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-clanky","entry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eresrelocation.com\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20052","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eresrelocation.com\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eresrelocation.com\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eresrelocation.com\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eresrelocation.com\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20052"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.eresrelocation.com\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20052\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20061,"href":"https:\/\/www.eresrelocation.com\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20052\/revisions\/20061"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eresrelocation.com\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20053"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eresrelocation.com\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20052"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eresrelocation.com\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20052"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eresrelocation.com\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20052"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}