From 14 November 2023, the UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (“ETA”) scheme will open, allowing certain categories of people (including EU nationals) to apply in advance for permission to travel to the UK. Without this permission, people will not be able to enter or transit through the UK.
In parallel, the European Commission will be introducing a scheme in 2024 where certain nationals (including UK nationals) who want to travel to 30 designated countries will need advanced travel authorisation via the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (“ETIAS”). The new system intends to monitor migration risks and essentially mirrors the forthcoming requirements for non-visa nationals to get an ETA in advance of travel to the UK.
In this webinar, we will give an overview of these new schemes and how to travel across Europe, explaining the requirements and the application process, as well as the risks of travelling without advance permission.
Understanding these new requirements is essential for businesses who need staff to travel to the UK or Europe for work. It is really important that businesses prepare themselves in advance for these requirements to avoid delays to business travel, or worst case, business travellers being refused permission to enter their country of destination.
Who should attend?
— HR Directors and Business Partners
— HR personnel
— Those responsible for global mobility / overseas travel
— Businesses who routinely receive visitors from overseas
— Businesses whose staff routinely travel abroad
What will be included in the session?
In the session, we will explore the requirements of the new travel schemes including:
• What is an ETA / ETIAS?
• Why do people need them?
• Who needs to apply for one?
• How to apply
• How long permission lasts
• How much it costs
• What happens if you don’t apply.
We will aim to bring these schemes to life with examples of how the new schemes will work in practice, and some practical steps employers can take now in preparation.