UK Electronic Travel Authorisation Becomes Mandatory for 85 Visa-Free Nationalities
Home Office Issues New Data-Transfer Rules for Airlines, Ferries and Eurostar
Global Law-Firm Network Warns Employers to Prepare for UK Mobility ‘Crunch Month’
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Lib Dems demand urgent pause to UK border rules that could strand British dual citizens
From 25 February carriers must electronically confirm a traveller’s British citizenship before boarding. The Liberal Democrats say the fast-approaching rule change is so poorly advertised that thousands of dual nationals risk being stranded overseas and are demanding a grace period or ETA workaround. Businesses warn that expatriate staff and urgent family travel will be hit.
Reform UK vows ‘visa freeze’ on nations that refuse to take back deportees
At a press event on 22 February, Reform UK said it would halt all UK visa issuance to countries that refuse to accept deported nationals. Lawyers say blanket bans would invite legal challenge and business groups warn they could choke critical talent pipelines. The proposal underscores how returns enforcement is moving to the centre of the UK immigration debate.
UK Foreign Office warns tourists as cartel violence shuts Puerto Vallarta airport
After drug-cartel violence erupted in Jalisco on 22 February, the UK’s FCDO warned Britons to shelter in place and avoid travel. Puerto Vallarta airport cancelled all international flights, triggering duty-of-care responses from tour operators and UK employers with staff in the region.
UK Electronic Travel Authorisation fee rises to £20 ahead of full enforcement
An industry bulletin dated 22 February confirms the ETA charge will climb from £16 to £20 when the system becomes compulsory on 25 February 2026. Businesses must update travel policies quickly, as airlines will refuse boarding to passengers without a paid ETA.
France moves to mandatory online visa appointments and biometrics—UK travellers face longer lead-times
Effective 22 February, France scrapped walk-in visa submissions and now requires all applicants—including UK-based third-country nationals—to pre-book online and provide biometrics. The change is intended to improve security but will lengthen lead-times for last-minute business travel.