New UK entry rules begin this week
At a glance:
> The UK is introducing a mandatory Electronic Travel Authorisation for visa-exempt travellers from 85 countries and is shifting visa holders to digital eVisas from 25 Feb.
> British Overseas Territories Citizens are exempt from the ETA requirement, but dual British nationals must travel on a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement.
> The new rules will be enforced at boarding, and travellers without the correct documentation may be denied travel.
Significant changes to the United Kingdom’s immigration system will come into force on 25 Feb., altering how millions of travellers – including some in Cayman – enter the country. For a more complete summary of the story, please see the below link:
Published on: Feb 24, 2026 07:01 PM