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New ETA Requirement for Travellers to the UK- shared by Queen of Clubs

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Elevated view of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament
Starting on 8th January 2025, travellers (including children and infants) from visa-exempt countries, such as the United States, Canada, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico, will need an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) to enter the UK.
The application process will open at different times depending on your country of origin. Check the full list of nationalities that require the visa to enter.
WHO MUST APPLY
Application Process
CostThe ETA application fee is £10
ValidityEach ETA is valid for multiple entries overtwo years or until the holder’s passport expires
How to ApplyTravellers can apply through the officialgovernment website
GOV.UK
What You Can Do with an ETAStay in the UK for up to six months for tourism, visiting family and friends, business, or short-term studyEngage in certain permitted paid engagements or eventsTransit through the UK, including cases where you do not pass through UK border control
Action Steps for Travellers
Check EligibilityDetermine if you need an ETA based onyour nationality and travel plans
Prepare Necessary DocumentsEnsure you have a valid passport and a paymentmethod for the application fee
Submit ApplicationApply for the ETA well in advance of your traveldates to allow for processing time

To Do Edinburgh

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So many activity options for Edinburgh!
Touring Edinburgh Castle, sunrise at Arthur’s Seat- the highest peak of the hills in Edinburgh, walking Old Town and the Royal Mile, visiting the underground streets of Mary King’s close, sampling scotch whiskey,having a kilt made in your family pattern are all interesting experiences.

Old Town Edinburgh

There is a lovely walled garden on Corstorphine Hill which almost no one knows about it. the garden is even reputed to have held a closely guarded whisky secret. It was given to the people of Edinburgh by the family who owned the adjacent Victorian mansion house, which happened to be the Drambuie family. The garden is said to contain some interesting and exotic botanicals, which are believed to be some of the secret ingredients for the famous liqueur.

Visiting the Royal Britannia after hours is a special experience- we toured the ship and had tea.

The Royal Britannia

Kilt Shop Edinburgh

Extraordinary private visit to Broomhall House was amazing!
The principal seat of the Earls of Elgin and Kincardine, Broomhall House and its surrounding estate has been looked after by 13 successive generations of the Bruce family, lineal descendants of King Robert the Bruce. The Earl of Elgin was famous for bringing the Elgin Marbles to Great Britain. Recently opened for private events, Broomhall House is a must see.

Broomhall House

Rocco Forte Balmoral- Top Choice for Edinburgh

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Hotel clock lit red to honor their veterans

Rocco Forte Balmoral Hotel is a no brainer for one’s hotel choice in Edinburgh
The stately five star Grand Dame opened in 1903 and has been greeting Queens, Kings, statesmen and celebrities ever since.
Situated by Waverly Station, hotel porters meet guests at the train station, and whisk them from the station hall to the reception desk in the hotel in no time. The award winning hotel is brilliantly managed by Richard Cooke. Mr. Cooke has the hotel spinning like a top. Staff is happy, enthusiastic and completely engaged in providing each guest with a top notch experience. No wish is too difficult to accomplish. The tireless Mr. Cooke seems to be everywhere. The standard starts at the top and it is quite evident this hotel is run beautifully.
Interesting aside- JK Rowlings wrote her last Harry Potter book on premises, and her suite is marked by a purple door. She was a regular guest.

The fabulous Palm Court Tea anyone?

Edinburgh- a Must Visit!

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With artifacts found as early as the 1st Century. Edinburgh was established under Scottish rule in 960. To JK Rowling fans, Edinburgh has many structures that draw inspiration in Harry Potter movies. She has a home in Edinburgh, and wrote most of her Harry Potter books in Edinburgh.

Nooks and crannies in the city of Edinburgh

Edinburgh is a beautiful ancient city filled with clever shops, pubs, churches, charming gothic spires, castles, monuments and loads of amazing restaurants – from Michigan starred to simply good food. We were never disappointed.