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M’sians need electronic travel authorisation for UK visits, transit starting January  | Scoop
Malaysia is one of several countries the UK has introduced its electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to in stages since November 2023. It is not a UK visa and Malaysians going to live or work in the UK for more than six months are still required to apply for a relevant visa, while those with a valid visa do not need an ETA. — Scoop file pic, September 12, 2024
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M’sians need electronic travel authorisation for UK visits, transit starting January 

To cost £10 (RM56) for a six-month stay over a two-year period, the ETA is not a visa but an approval to travel to the country

Bernama
Updated
2:36 PM MYT

 

KUALA LUMPUR — Starting January 8 next year, Malaysians travelling to or transiting through the United Kingdom will need to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).

The British High Commission in Kuala Lumpur said the ETA is not a visa, but a digital permission to travel for visitors who do not currently need a visa for short stays, or who do not already have a UK immigration status prior to travelling.

The ETA is meant to streamline entry for short-term visitors, and will cost £10 (RM56). It will permit multiple journeys to the UK for stays of up to six months at a time over two years. or until the holder’s passport expires, whichever is sooner.

“The UK is now rolling out the ETA to the rest of the world including Malaysia. The introduction of ETA is in line with the approach many other countries (like the US and Australia) have already taken to strengthen border security.

“It will contribute towards delivering a more streamlined, digital immigration system which will be quicker and more secure for the millions of people who pass through the UK border each year,” the high commission said.  

The ETA has been introduced to a few countries in stages since November 2023.

The high commission said an ETA is not a UK visa and Malaysians who are going to live in the UK for over six months (for example to study or to work) are still required to apply for a relevant visa.

However, individuals with a valid UK visa do not need an ETA.     

Malaysian travellers can apply in advance from 27 November 2024 onwards and through the ‘UK ETA app’ and on the GOV.UK website.

The British High Commission said the application process is quick and simple, and applicants usually get a decision within three working days but may get a quicker decision if they use the UK ETA app.

“All applications are managed by UK Visas & Immigration. The British High Commission is not involved in the application and approval process,” it said.

The UK welcomes millions of visitors from around the world every year from holidays, study and business trips.

Therefore, the high commission said UK is making improvements to deliver a more streamlined, digital immigration system which will be quicker and more secure for the millions of people pass through the border. — September 12, 2024

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