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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Simon Calder

DARK SECRETS: Government reverses new visa requirement for heathrow transit passengers | Rare Historical Photos

London Heathrow airport has welcomed a Home Office U-turn on transit passengers needing online ETA permits simply to change planes.

Since earlier this month, all non-Europeans intending to travel to Britain without a visa have needed to apply in advance online and pay £10 for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA).

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