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).

“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.

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The ETA will be verified by airline carriers. It was initially launched in October 2023, but was not being “strictly enforced, to give visitors ample time to adjust to the ne

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