U.K. to start enforcing new travel permit rules for Canadian visitors

[shockedcanadian]

Have we lost the Brits now too? Insanity.

MSN

Canadians will not be able to legally enter the United Kingdom without a travel permit starting next February, or face being denied boarding.

The British government says Canadian travellers will need to apply and pay for an electronic travel authorization (eTA) to visit the European country as of Feb. 25, 2026.

These eTA obligations for Canadians originally came into place earlier this year, but the U.K. government says the rules were not “strictly enforced, to give visitors ample time to adjust to the new requirement.”

ETAs are not travel visas, but are for passport holders who do not need a U.K. travel visa. The eTAs will allow visitors to travel to the U.K. on a short-term basis for up to six months.

 

[Manonthestreet]

FFWWWEEEDUMB

 

[TroglocratsRdumb]

Have we lost the Brits now too? Insanity.

MSN

Canadians will not be able to legally enter the United Kingdom without a travel permit starting next February, or face being denied boarding.

The British government says Canadian travellers will need to apply and pay for an electronic travel authorization (eTA) to visit the European country as of Feb. 25, 2026.

These eTA obligations for Canadians originally came into place earlier this year, but the U.K. government says the rules were not “strictly enforced, to give visitors ample time to adjust to the new requirement.”

ETAs are not travel visas, but are for passport holders who do not need a U.K. travel visa. The eTAs will allow visitors to travel to the U.K. on a short-term basis for up to six months

What the Canadians could do is go to France.
Cross the channel on a refugee boat.
And then could stay as long as they want, and they will even give them a free hotel room and free food.

 

[sealybobo]

Have we lost the Brits now too? Insanity.

MSN

Canadians will not be able to legally enter the United Kingdom without a travel permit starting next February, or face being denied boarding.

The British government says Canadian travellers will need to apply and pay for an electronic travel authorization (eTA) to visit the European country as of Feb. 25, 2026.

These eTA obligations for Canadians originally came into place earlier this year, but the U.K. government says the rules were not “strictly enforced, to give visitors ample time to adjust to the new requirement.”

ETAs are not travel visas, but are for passport holders who do not need a U.K. travel visa. The eTAs will allow visitors to travel to the U.K. on a short-term basis for up to six months.

WAAAAHHHH

Hey, at least you don't need to get a visa

Canadians need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for short visits to the UK, not a traditional visa. This is part of a new digital system for visa-exempt visitors to the UK, which allows for stays of up to six months for tourism or business. Canadians need to apply online for the ETA before traveling, as it is a digital requirement for entry and is valid for two years.
ETAs are not travel visas, but are for passport holders who do not need a U.K. travel visa. The eTAs will allow visitors to travel to the U.K. on a short-term basis for up to six months.

These digital permissions costs £16 (approximately $30 CAD), and Canadians can apply online or via the U.K. eTA app. Travel experts have told Global News that Canadians should apply for an eTA through an official government website to avoid online scams.

Other countries, including Canada, the U.S., and the E.U., have similar electronic travel authorization schemes of their own in place.