Hi Everyone.
Starting January 8, 2025, the United Kingdom will require all non-European travelers to have an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) upon arrival into the country. All visitors, including children, who do not have a visa or other UK immigration status will need to present a completed ETA when entering the region, including airport connections at London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW), etc.. Once an ETA is approved, travelers are permitted to visit the UK for up to six months and take multiple trips through the country over the course of two years (or until the traveler’s passport expires, whichever comes first).
WHAT DO TRAVELERS NEED TO APPLY FOR AN ETA?
Pay a fee of GP10. Complete the online form through a downloadable phone app or web browser. Find ‘UK ETA’ through the app store on your phone/tablet, or visit their website. Here, you will be asked to 1. provide contact and passport details, 2. provide a valid photo that complies with the digital requirements, and 3. answer a set of questions.
Travelers can start applying in advance, starting on November 27, 2024. The application process is easy and takes about 3 business days for approval.
This will be needed for any UK trips that occur January 8th or later!-Avanti Destinations
I know this was a large post. Many countries in Europe will soon require similar authorizations so if you are traveling to Europe be alert for new requirements.
My thought and prayers this week are with the people of Germany. The Christmas Markets are a wonderful experience whether you or a tourist or a local and so many lives were needlessly taken. Very ,very sad!
Collette Vacations has been my go to company for tours in the past few years. They do what they say they are going to do, and if there is a mistake, they try to make it right. Travel agents are given a Business Development Manager to work with and for years, I’ve had the same BDM. A few months ago the company reorganized territories and I was assigned a new BDM: Jerard Welsh. Jerard will be hosting a Zoom meeting at noon on January 15. The purpose of the meeting is to familiarize those of you who have either signed up for our National Parks of America tour for September of 2025 or are thinking about enrolling. Jerome will go over the itinerary and answer any questions. I will post the Zoom particulars in the coming weeks. Hope you can join us. There is no pressure or obligation to sign up for this tour. This is an informational meeting.
Lynn Fuller
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