Emiratis will not need a visa to visit the UK from 2023.
The UAE will be one of the first countries to benefit from the UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme.
In a video message, the UAE’s ambassador to the UK, Mansoor Abulhoul said the latest development will bring "much more opportunities in the relationship" between the two countries.
Other GCC countries will also move on to the ETA system when it rolls out.
1\ The UAE will be one of the first countries under the ETA scheme. Emirati citizens will not need a visa to visit the UK from 2023 🇦🇪✈️🇬🇧
— Ambassador Mansoor Abulhoul (@MansoorAbulhoul) June 27, 2022
2\ More information:
— UAE Embassy UK (@UAEEmbassyUK) June 27, 2022
1⃣ All six GCC countries will move onto the ETA scheme when it rolls out.
2⃣ This will bring visa requirements in line with other UK partners such as the USA and Canada
3️⃣ Further details on the ETAs will be announced in due course.
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