Dublin: The UK government has confirmed its decision to waive the requirement for a special visa to cross the border for non-Irish ‘residents’, including Indian nationals in Ireland. The Irish government has long opposed the requirement for a special visa. The government argued that this would have a negative impact on the lives of non-Irish and British nationals living near the border.
Non-Irish citizens who were permanently resident in Ireland had to apply for a special visa in order to travel to Northern Ireland. Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) will also be the solution for this
Legal residents of Ireland can travel to the UK from the Common Travel Area if they have an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). Short-term non-visa visitors to the United Kingdom must apply for an electronic travel authorization and provide biometric information. The same system will be implemented here.
Details such as the ETA fare have yet to be determined. However, the government has indicated that this system will be introduced in a phased manner beginning at the end of the year.
Irish citizens do not need an ETA to travel to Northern Ireland as it is in the Common Travel Area. But yesterday’s announcement made it clear that non-Irish, EU citizens, and passport holders of other countries will have to apply for an ETA.
The UK government has stated that those who are legally residing in Ireland must also apply for an ETA. Those entering the UK via Ireland will be subject to the country’s immigration laws as well. The government statement said visitors should also have an ETA.
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