UK lists African countries whose citizens can travel with eTA instead of visa

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The United Kingdom has listed two African countries whose citizens can travel to the UK using an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), rather than applying for a visa, subject to meeting the relevant entry requirements.

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The countries are Mauritius and Seychelles.

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The two countries appear on the UK government’s Appendix ETA National List, which sets out nationalities required to obtain an ETA before travelling to the UK.

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1. Mauritius

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Mauritian citizens are also included on the UK’s ETA National List.

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They can use the ETA route for eligible UK visits instead of applying for a visitor visa, provided they meet the requirements for an ETA and their intended visit is permitted under the scheme.

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2. Seychelles

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Seychellois citizens are the third African nationality included on the UK ETA National List.

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Like Botswana and Mauritius, eligible travellers from Seychelles must obtain an ETA before travelling to the UK.

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What is a UK ETA?

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An Electronic Travel Authorisation is a digital permission that allows eligible travellers to travel to the UK without obtaining a visa for certain short visits.

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The ETA requirement does not mean the traveller has an automatic right to enter the UK. Travellers must still meet the UK’s border and immigration requirements when they arrive.

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