Dhaka, Nov. 26 -- Visitors from 85 countries that currently enjoy visa-free entry to the United Kingdom - including the United States, Canada and France - will be required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) from Feb. 25, 2026, the British government said on Monday (Nov 24).

The measure is part of a wider plan to digitise the UK's immigration system and move towards a contactless border.

Once in force, all travellers will need digital permission to enter, either through an ETA or an eVisa, and carriers will be responsible for checking compliance before boarding.

The ETA scheme was first launched in October 2023 and has been used by more than 13.3 million visitors, the government said, adding that it supports "faster, smo...