EU/UK Upcoming Travel Changes

New Zealand citizens planning on travelling to the UK or within Europe and the Schengen Zone should be aware of upcoming changes to border controls.

UK Electronic Travel Authority (ETA)
From 8 January the UK government is introducing an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).

New Zealand passport holders travelling to the UK visa free will need to apply for an ETA. New Zealanders will be able to apply for an ETA from 27 November 2024.

More information including how to apply for a UK ETA, is on this UK government website.