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UK Raises ETA Fee 60% Amid Travel Sector Outcry

1/18/2025

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The UK government is set to raise the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) fee from £10 to £16, igniting backlash from the travel sector. This 60% hike aims to rake in £269 million each year, but it risks discouraging business travelers. Meanwhile, a temporary exemption for airside transit passengers is under review.

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Story summary

The UK government is set to raise the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) fee from £10 to £16, igniting backlash from the travel sector. This 60% hike aims to rake in £269 million each year, but it risks discouraging business travelers. Meanwhile, a temporary exemption for airside transit passengers is under review.