The British High Commission stated that Malaysians travelling to the United Kingdom do not currently need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). The rollout of the ETA is taking place in stages, with Qatar being the first country to implement it in November of this year, followed by other Gulf countries in February of next year. The implementation date for the rest of the world will be announced by the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) at the UK Home Office in due course. Until then, Malaysians do not require an ETA to travel to the UK, according to a spokesperson from the British High Commission, as reported by The Star.
The ETA, though not a visa, is electronically linked to one’s passport and allows for multiple visits within a two-year validity period. The British High Commission mentioned that similar border security schemes have already been introduced by the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand
Currently, Malaysians are not required to obtain a visa for tourism purposes when visiting Britain for up to six months.
Credit: The Star : News Feed
