UK to require ETA visa waiver for Australian passport holders from 2026
Australian citizens will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation before entering the United Kingdom. Dual Australian-British citizens will also face new passport validity rules when traveling on Australian documents.
The requirement applies to visitors who do not already hold a visa. The change takes effect in 2026. Officials have stated that the ETA functions as a visa waiver rather than a full visa.
Passport validity rules Dual Australian-British citizens traveling on Australian passports must ensure those documents meet new validity standards. The updated rules affect entry processing for this group. The Sydney Morning Herald reported that the measures will alter entry procedures for Australian travellers and noted particular effects on dual nationals.
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