UK Visa Updates & Entry Rule Changes 2026
The UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme reached full global rollout in early 2026. All non-visa-requiring nationalities now need ETA for short stays. ETA approval typically same-day to 72 hours.
⏱ POLICY SHIFTS · PUBLISHED WITHIN 24H
Policy Signal Timeline
ETA RequiredUNCHANGED
Yes (most nationalities)
Processing TimeUNCHANGED
Same-day to 72h
Rejection RateUNCHANGED
Low (<2%)
Evidence & Official Sources
01
UK Home Office
Official ETA rollout completion announcement.
2026-01-15
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