Canadians will not be able to legally enter the United Kingdom without a travel permit starting next February, or face being denied boarding.

The British government says Canadian travellers will need to apply and pay for an electronic travel authorization (eTA) to visit the European country as of Feb. 25, 2026.

These eTA obligations for Canadians originally came into place earlier this year , but the U.K. government says the rules were not “strictly enforced, to give visitors ample time to adjust to the new requirement.”

ETAs are not travel visas, but are for passport holders who do not need a U.K. travel visa. The eTAs will allow visitors to travel to the U.K. on a short-term basis for up to six months.

These digital permissions costs £16 (approximately $30 CAD), and Canadian

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