Americans Traveling to the U.K. in 2025 Must Do This [Video]

Starting early next year, U.S. citizens will need more than just their passport if they are planning on traveling to the United Kingdom.

Effective Jan. 8, 2025, American citizens will be among those who will need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to enter the U.K.

Per a notice on the travel section of the U.S. Department of State’s website: “U.S. citizens transiting through or traveling to the United Kingdom for tourism, family visits, business meetings, conferences, or short-term study for six months or less will require an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) prior to travel.”

The U.K. government has a website where people can check to see if they are eligible to apply for an ETA.

Here is everything you need to know about the new requirement and how you can make sure you’re prepared for any upcoming trips.