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Visa fee reduction between the UK and the United States had been discussed as early as 1925. [203] They were mutually reduced by 80 per cent on 1 April 1937; by February 1938, such fees had already been abolished between the US and most European countries, [204] but American citizens continued being required visas for entry into the UK until 1948.
Non-visa nationals may seek leave to enter on arrival in the UK if they are visiting the UK for a period not exceeding six months. Visa nationals – and non-visa nationals who wish to enter other than to visit, or to visit for more than six months – must have entry clearance in advance of departing the UK, or they will not be granted leave to enter on arrival.
From 6 April 2015, the application fee was raised to £1,500 (£1,900 premium). From 6 April 2016, the application fee was raised to £1,875 (£2,375 premium) per person (dependants also pay the same fees). [21] From 6 April 2017, the application fee was raised to £2,297 (£2,848 premium) per person (dependants also pay the same fees). [22]
The Home Office announced that visa-free nationalities outside Europe will be able to apply for UK ETA starting 27 November 2024 and be able to use it to travel to the UK from 8 January 2025. European visa-free nationalities may apply for it from 5 March 2025 and may use it to travel to the UK from 2 April 2025. [9]
An entry certificate, under United Kingdom (UK) immigration legislation, is an entry clearance issued to a non-visa national. [1] Certain types of entry to the UK require the person seeking entry to have prior clearance before entering the UK, and because a non-visa national cannot be issued a visa, an entry certificate is issued instead.
The Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2006 [5] extend visa free travel to third country nationals in possession of residence cards and permanent residence cards but this exception is limited to those cards issued by the UK government itself. Residence cards issued by other EEA states and Switzerland are not recognised under UK ...
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The UK Work Permit scheme was an immigration category used to encourage skilled workers to enter the United Kingdom (UK) until November 2008, [1] when it was replaced by the points-based immigration system.