UK to enforce electronic travel permit for visitors from 85 countries or face travel ban

Visitors to the UK will now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)

24 Feb, 22:00 — 24 Feb, 23:49

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2 sourcesNo spread2 regions

Why this matters

This story is significant because it marks a major change in UK border policy, requiring pre-travel authorization for visitors from a large number of countries. This new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system will impact international travelers, potentially affecting tourism and business by adding a new step to the entry process.

ℹOnly 2 sources cover this story

Perspective Analysis

AI-generated comparison of how 2 sources cover this story

Both news outlets report on the UK's new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) requirement for visitors, which mandates an electronic travel permit for entry. The coverage is largely aligned, focusing on the implementation of this new border control system.

What sources agree on

The UK will enforce an electronic travel permit system for visitors.
The new permit is called Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).

Key claims2 agreed · 4 unverified

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The UK will enforce an electronic travel permit for visitors.

agreed·France 24The Independent

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The electronic travel permit is called Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).

agreed·France 24The Independent

Visitors from 85 countries must obtain the electronic travel permit.

unverified·France 24

Visitors risk being denied boarding if they do not obtain the permit.

unverified·France 24

The enforcement of the permit begins from Wednesday.

unverified·France 24

The new border system for people visiting the UK is 'vital'.

unverified·The Independent

Coverage gaps

The specific number of countries (85) affected by the new policy and the mention of the interior ministry as the source.

ReportedFrance 24

MissingThe Independent

The specific start day for enforcement ('from Wednesday') and the consequence of being denied boarding without the permit.

ReportedFrance 24

MissingThe Independent

Characterizing the new border system as 'vital'.

ReportedThe Independent

MissingFrance 24

Perspective Analysis

Comparing sources…

How outlets covered this

Left-leaning

The Independent

What to know about ‘vital’ new border system for people visiting the UK

Center

France 24