Travel to and from the United Kingdom

The United Kingdom (UK) are replacing physical immigration documents to eVisas. Additionally, the UK are introducing Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). Here’s what you need to do when planning to travel to or via the UK.

Phased EES checks for non-EU passengers

The European Entry/Exit System (EES) will be gradually introduced from 3 November 2025. If you are a non-EU passenger arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, you may be selected for a brief biometric registration to enter the Schengen Area. Registration takes place in limited areas and outside peak times. If selected, please follow airport signs and staff instructions. For more information, go to Schiphol's website.

Go to Schiphol's website

New entry requirements: eVisa and eTA

Do you already have a physical visa, residence card, or other permit to enter the UK?

The UK government has created an electronic version of your visa, residence card, or permit.

Before you travel, please make sure to create a UK Visas and Immigration account and check whether the passport details linked to your account are correct.

Do you already have an eVisa? Before you travel, please log in to your UK Visas and Immigration account and check whether the correct passport details are linked to your account.

Don’t need a visa to enter the UK?

You will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) to enter the UK. It can take up to 3 working days to receive a decision on the eTA application. Once approved, your eTA is valid for 2 years, or until you renew your passport during that time.

If you travel to the UK only to transfer to a flight to a country outside the UK, you will not pass UK border control. This means you won’t need an eTA.

You can check whether you need an eTA to travel to the UK and apply via the UK eTA app or website:

Are you applying for someone else, or do you prefer to apply on the web?

Arranging eTA

If you need an eTA, you can choose to have our partner Sherpa handle everything for you for a fee. You will then earn Flying Blue Miles.

Arrange eTA via Sherpa