The electronic travel authorisation (ETA), which came into effect on 8 January, is a relatively simple process – but you’ll need to plan ahead
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Australians heading to the UK for a holiday or work trip now have to jump a new administrative hurdle.
A US-style digital permit system, the electronic travel authorisation (ETA) came into effect on 8 January for Australians (and more than 50 other nationalities). It requires travellers to fill out some details before they enter England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, and you need to get it sorted well before you travel.
