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UK's New Travel Rules: Indian Travellers Unaffected by ETA, But Digital Visas Impact

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Firstpost•25-02-2026, 14:38

UK's New Travel Rules: Indian Travellers Unaffected by ETA, But Digital Visas Impact

•The UK introduces Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for visa-free visitors, compulsory from February 2026.
•Indian citizens, classified as visa nationals, are NOT eligible for ETA and must continue to apply for UK visas.
•The UK is shifting to a 'digital by default' model for visas, replacing physical vignettes with electronic records.
•Indian travellers will no longer receive physical visa stickers; their immigration status will be digitally linked to their passport.
•Costs for Indian travellers remain higher due to visa fees (e.g., Standard Visitor Visa £127) compared to the ETA fee (£16).

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