UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme now open for Qatari nationals

22 November 2023

Effective 15 November 2023, Qatari nationals require an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to travel to the United Kingdom.

ETA applications have been open to Qatari nationals since 25 October 2023.

Nationals of the remaining Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates) and Jordan will need an ETA if they’re visiting the UK from 22 February 2024, and can apply for their ETA from 1 February 2024. It will be expanded worldwide throughout 2024.

The move to the ETA…