Europeans will be required an electronic travel authorization (ETA) to enter the United Kingdom from April 2, 2025 as announced by the UK government.

Officials say the move is “towards the ambitious aim to digitize the UK border and immigration system,” a statement reads.

Eligible non-Europeans will be required to have an ETA to travel into the UK from January 8, while EU citizens will need the authorization starting three months later. Those British and Irish citizens traveling to the UK are exempt from applying for an ETA.

ETAs will cost £10 and will allow multiple journeys to the kingdom for stays of up to six months for two years or until the holder’s passport expires, whichever is sooner.

Those eligible can apply for an ETA via the UK ETA app available on iOS and Android, or online at the UK’s Home Office website.

From the first half of 2025, UK visitors to the EU will also be required to use a European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS). The travel authorization is valid for three years or until the passport expires.

The cost for the ETIAS will be €7 when it comes into operation.