Written question asked by Lord Swire (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 March 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 April 2025. It was answered by Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour) on Thursday, 3 April 2025 on behalf of the Home Office.

Travel Requirements: EU Nationals

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to implement a scheme similar to the EU entry/exit system for EU nationals travelling to the UK.

Answer: The UK has introduced electronic travel authorisations (ETAs) to enhance our ability to screen travellers upstream, and improve the customer experience. The introduction of the ETA scheme is in line with the approach many of the UK’s international partners have already taken to border security, including the European Union’s forthcoming ETIAS and EES. The UK’s scheme was extended to eligible European nationals on 5 March 2025, and will be a requirement for this cohort for travel from 2 April 2025. In line with international partners, we are building upon our existing ability to track arrivals in and out of the country.

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