AMMAN — The UK
Home Office announced on March 9 that Jordanian citizens will be among the
first to benefit from the
UK’s new Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)
scheme, according to a press statement.
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Jordan will be
included in the first phase of ETA rollout, along with states of the Gulf
Cooperation Council, ahead of a worldwide expansion of the scheme
throughout 2024.
By applying for an ETA in advance, visitors will benefit from smooth and
efficient travel. The application process will be quick and entirely digital
with most visitors applying via a mobile app and receiving a swift decision on
their application. The cost of an ETA will be in line with similar
international schemes, and individuals can make multiple visits to the UK over
a two-year validity period.
Visitors from Jordan will need an ETA to travel to the UK as of February
22, 2024, and can apply in advance from February 1, 2024. Before February 22,
2024, they will continue to require a visa to travel to the UK.
“Making travel smoother and more efficient for nationals coming from the GCC and Jordan will boost business and tourism links between the UK and the region.”
“I am delighted that our partners in the Middle East will be the first
to benefit from the UK’s new scheme,” said
FCDO Minister of State for theMiddle East, Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon.
“Making travel smoother and more efficient for nationals coming from the
GCC and Jordan will boost business and tourism links between the UK and the
region,” he added.
By the end of 2024, ETAs will be a requirement worldwide for visitors
who do not need a visa for short stays, including those visiting from Europe.
Visitors from Europe, and other nations such as America and Australia do not
currently need to make any form of application to visit to the UK, however this
will be changing with the introduction of ETAs.
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