Canadians will need “advance permission” to travel to the United Kingdom next year. Without it, they could be denied boarding.

The new policy, which applies to 85 nationalities including Canada, will be enforced starting on Feb. 25, 2026, according to the U.K. government . Most Canadians do not need a visa to travel to the U.K.; however, they will need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). Article content Article content

“This is a significant step towards digitizing the immigration system and paves the way for a contactless U.K. border in the future,” the U.K. government says online. Article content

If you do not need a visa to visit the UK for short stays of up to six months, you need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). From 25 February 2026 without an ETA you will not

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