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Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 February 2026 (named day). It was answered by Mike Tapp (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 February 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.


Electronic Travel Authorisations: Prosecutions

Question

How many court cases there have been relating to not having a valid electronic travel authorisation.

Answer

The Home Office is yet to commence the legislative provision that will make it an offence to knowingly arrive in the UK without an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). Accordingly, there have been no cases in the courts brought on this basis. Further details of how the ETA requirement is being enforced will be published in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
907630
Session
2024-26
Related items
Electronic Travel Authorisations: Prosecutions
Monday, 7 September 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Transferred
Yes
Unstarred
Yes
Subjects
Courts Prosecutions Electronic travel authorisations
Link
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