Hong Kong will soon need to pay to enter the UK. What should you know about the ETA system?

Travellers from 83 jurisdictions including Hong Kong will need to obtain an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) document before entering the United Kingdom from early next year.

The application will take no longer than three working days and cost £10 (US$13.1).

Here, the Post looks at what other countries require an ETA for Hong Kong residents and the steps applicants must take.

1. What is an ETA?

An ETA is an entry requirement for visa-exempt foreign nationals and also a type of registration electronically linked to a traveller’s passport. It allows the destination or transit country to screen travellers before they arrive, hence increasing visibility and security.