Starting January 8th, 2025, travelers heading to — or transiting through — the United Kingdom will need an Electronic Travel Authorization, or ETA. Think of it as a digital stamp of approval, which is required to board your flight. Anyone who is not traveling on a visa will need to obtain an ETA — so whether you’re hopping across the pond for business, catching up with friends, or just there to see Big Ben and have a chippy wally, that means you. Once approved, it will be valid for any trips to