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Heading to the United Kingdom next year? Make sure to add one more task to your travel checklist! Starting January 8, 2025, U.S. citizens will need a U.K. ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) to enter, even for short stays. What is an ETA? The U.K.\u2019s ETA system is a new requirement for travelers who don\u2019t need […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":189,"featured_media":192276,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2372,45],"tags":[6311,7120],"yoast_head":"\n
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