The Embassy of the State of Qatar in London has announced that as of 25 October 2023, Qatari citizens can apply for the new UK Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) program to obtain an electronic visa waiver to enter the UK on or after 15 November 2023.
As of 25 October, Qatari citizens can apply for the new UK Electronic Travel Authorization program that will allow Qatari citizens to obtain an electronic visa waiver to enter the UK on or after 15 November 2023.
— State of Qatar Embassy - London 🇶🇦🇬🇧 (@QatarEmb_London) October 25, 2023
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Applications for the ETA can be made through the ‘UK ETA app’ or the UK government website.
ETAs are replacing Electronic Visa Waivers (EVW) which the majority of Gulf nationals currently apply for. An ETA is an improvement from the EVW, being a third of the price at £10 and allowing unlimited visits to the UK over two years, or until the holder’s passport expires – whichever is sooner.
The move to the ETA scheme means that the visa requirement will be removed for short stays in the UK for nationals from the Gulf and Jordan.
When applying for an ETA, applicants must provide biographic and biometric information and answer questions on suitability and criminality.
The application process ensures that those who pose a danger to the UK’s security, such as criminals, are not allowed to travel here. Once individuals have successfully applied, their ETA is digitally linked to their passport.
While the standard processing time for an application is 3 working days, the majority of applications so far have been decided within hours.
Previously, it was announced that nationals from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states and Jordan will only be required to pay £10 to apply for the new UK ETA, allowing multiple entries within a two-year period.
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Source: Embassy of the State of Qatar in London
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