{"id":32275,"date":"2025-01-13T16:14:04","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T05:14:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/?p=32275"},"modified":"2025-01-13T16:17:27","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T05:17:27","slug":"new-entry-requirement-united-kingdom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/new-entry-requirement-united-kingdom\/","title":{"rendered":"New Entry Requirements For Visitors to the UK\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>Planning a trip to the United Kingdom? There are new travel requirements for Australian travellers &#8211; here&#8217;s what you need to know.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Australian travellers now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to visit the United Kingdom. This new pre-travel pass is set to change how travellers (including Aussies) jet off to the UK \u2013 here\u2019s what you need to know to navigate the updated requirements.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"videowrapper\"><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uG1zaOMl63M?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-AU&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An ETA is a digital travel permit required for visitors from visa-free countries \u2013 including Australia \u2013 to enter the United Kingdom for short trips of up to six months. It\u2019s designed to streamline the immigration process on arrival while keeping security in check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without an ETA, visitors won\u2019t be able to board flights or enter the UK.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How do you get it?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The application process is straightforward and can be completed online or via a dedicated mobile app. To apply, you\u2019ll need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A valid passport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An email address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A debit or credit card for payment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Most applications will be approved within 72 hours, but like travel insurance, it\u2019s recommended to apply as soon as your travel plans are locked in. Once approved, the ETA is linked to your passport and is valid for multiple trips over two years (or until your passport expires).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How much does it cost? <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Australian passport holders will need to pay a non-refundable \u00a310 fee when applying for the ETA. If your application isn\u2019t approved, you\u2019ll need to pay the fee again when reapplying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When does it start?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The requirement came into effect on January 8 2025. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who&#8217;s exempt?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a UK or Irish citizen, you\u2019re off the hook\u2014no ETA needed. The same goes for travellers with a UK visa or residency. However, for Aussies and other passport holders enjoying visa-free access, this is now a must.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why the change?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The ETA is part of a broader effort to improve border security while making the travel process smoother. Think of it as a quick check-in with UK authorities before you even leave home. While it\u2019s an extra step for Aussie travellers, the ease of applying and the multiple-entry validity make it relatively hassle-free.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What do I need to do?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve got plans to visit the UK, don\u2019t wait until the last minute to organise your ETA. Head to the official UK government website at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gov.uk<\/a> for all the details \u2013 and start your application early!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"lux_UI lux_offer_carousel\">\n\t\n\t<h3>Discover London<\/h3>\t\n\t<section class=\"splide lux_offer_carousel_feed\" aria-label=\"Luxury Escapes: Discover London\">\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__arrows\">\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button>\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<div class=\"splide__track\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__list\">\n\t\t\t\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000SqHMPYA3\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_48697194bd07b6426787cda7ad535a7a\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/ellen-kensington-london-united-kingdom-europe\/006RF00000SqHMPYA3\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Ellen Kensington\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/e3sq6r6p5jndi6ipnugg.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/e3sq6r6p5jndi6ipnugg.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/e3sq6r6p5jndi6ipnugg.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/e3sq6r6p5jndi6ipnugg.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/e3sq6r6p5jndi6ipnugg.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/e3sq6r6p5jndi6ipnugg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Ellen Kensington, London, United Kingdom\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>London, United Kingdom<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Ellen Kensington<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Classical London Glamour in Kensington with Daily Breakfast &#038; Nightly Cocktail<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">2 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$289<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$339<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$787<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-56%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000TQNY9YAP\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_48697194bd07b6426787cda7ad535a7a\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/the-clermont-victoria-london-united-kingdom-europe\/006RF00000TQNY9YAP\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"The Clermont, Victoria\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/0ajwrsj79gy2wmsxvjxb.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/0ajwrsj79gy2wmsxvjxb.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/0ajwrsj79gy2wmsxvjxb.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/0ajwrsj79gy2wmsxvjxb.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/0ajwrsj79gy2wmsxvjxb.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/0ajwrsj79gy2wmsxvjxb.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"The Clermont, Victoria, London, United Kingdom\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>London, United Kingdom<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">The Clermont, Victoria<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">London Heritage Elegance near Buckingham Palace &#038; Hyde Park with Daily Breakfast<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">2 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$539<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$547<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$1,234<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-49%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000SweZeYAJ\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_48697194bd07b6426787cda7ad535a7a\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/the-hoxton-southwark-london-united-kingdom-europe\/006RF00000SweZeYAJ\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"The Hoxton, Southwark\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/r3kd679xvi8ygmrtn4.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/r3kd679xvi8ygmrtn4.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/r3kd679xvi8ygmrtn4.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/r3kd679xvi8ygmrtn4.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/r3kd679xvi8ygmrtn4.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/r3kd679xvi8ygmrtn4.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"The Hoxton, Southwark, London, United Kingdom\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>London, United Kingdom<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">The Hoxton, Southwark<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Central London Urban Oasis near the Thames with Cocktails, Daily Breakfast &#038; Stylish Rooftop Bar<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">3 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$799<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$899<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$1,916<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-53%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_21e6942f-8f74-4d80-8df5-7a3fe09f3f0f\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_48697194bd07b6426787cda7ad535a7a\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/club-quarters-hotel-london-city\/21e6942f-8f74-4d80-8df5-7a3fe09f3f0f\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP carousel  \" data-name=\"Club Quarters Hotel London City\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/wlqh9mhngir3bsu1i1g.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/wlqh9mhngir3bsu1i1g.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/wlqh9mhngir3bsu1i1g.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/wlqh9mhngir3bsu1i1g.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/wlqh9mhngir3bsu1i1g.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/wlqh9mhngir3bsu1i1g.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Club Quarters Hotel London City, London, United Kingdom\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>London, United Kingdom<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Club Quarters Hotel London City<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This hotel also features a television in a common area, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">Total of 5 nights, 2 adults from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$1,149<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_0fa644a2-4f62-4590-8da0-7217851d6b8c\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_48697194bd07b6426787cda7ad535a7a\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/inhabit-queens-gardens-a-member-of-design-hotels\/0fa644a2-4f62-4590-8da0-7217851d6b8c\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP carousel  \" data-name=\"Inhabit Queen&#039;s Gardens, a Member of Design Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/e1zh147w4grkyh6u4nsm.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/e1zh147w4grkyh6u4nsm.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/e1zh147w4grkyh6u4nsm.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/e1zh147w4grkyh6u4nsm.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/e1zh147w4grkyh6u4nsm.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/e1zh147w4grkyh6u4nsm.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Inhabit Queen&#039;s Gardens, a Member of Design Hotels, London, United Kingdom\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>London, United Kingdom<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Inhabit Queen&#8217;s Gardens, a Member of Design Hotels<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a health club, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this Victorian hotel include a television in a common area and a reception hall.<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">Total of 5 nights, 2 adults from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$906<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_30e8b2ea-feda-45fe-9b2c-8e0f63b99364\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_48697194bd07b6426787cda7ad535a7a\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/artotel-london-hoxton\/30e8b2ea-feda-45fe-9b2c-8e0f63b99364\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP carousel  \" data-name=\"art&#039;otel London Hoxton\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/v0ff6qs1gp8m5i2pd2ge.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/v0ff6qs1gp8m5i2pd2ge.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/v0ff6qs1gp8m5i2pd2ge.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/v0ff6qs1gp8m5i2pd2ge.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/v0ff6qs1gp8m5i2pd2ge.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/v0ff6qs1gp8m5i2pd2ge.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"art&#039;otel London Hoxton, London, United Kingdom\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>London, United Kingdom<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">art&#8217;otel London Hoxton<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you&#8217;re looking for recreational opportunities, you&#8217;ll find an indoor pool, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">Total of 5 nights, 2 adults from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$1,571<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_8ea1166e-cd39-4134-9444-733ed1e246a7\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_48697194bd07b6426787cda7ad535a7a\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/st-james-court-a-taj-hotel-london\/8ea1166e-cd39-4134-9444-733ed1e246a7\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP carousel  \" data-name=\"St. James&#039; Court, A Taj Hotel, London\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/x8dllvpl7rm2q22t885r.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/x8dllvpl7rm2q22t885r.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/x8dllvpl7rm2q22t885r.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/x8dllvpl7rm2q22t885r.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/x8dllvpl7rm2q22t885r.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/x8dllvpl7rm2q22t885r.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"St. James&#039; Court, A Taj Hotel, London, London, United Kingdom\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>London, United Kingdom<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">St. James&#8217; Court, A Taj Hotel, London<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. If you&#8217;re looking for recreational opportunities, you&#8217;ll find a 24-hour health club and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">Total of 5 nights, 2 adults from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$1,427<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000M5lV3YAJ\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_48697194bd07b6426787cda7ad535a7a\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/mercure-london-bridge-uk-europe\/006RF00000M5lV3YAJ\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel    \" data-name=\"Mercure London Bridge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/8wqvpv3vdco10535brna.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/8wqvpv3vdco10535brna.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/8wqvpv3vdco10535brna.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/8wqvpv3vdco10535brna.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/8wqvpv3vdco10535brna.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/8wqvpv3vdco10535brna.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Mercure London Bridge, London, United Kingdom\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>London, United Kingdom<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Mercure London Bridge<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Central London Escape near Tate Modern and Borough Market with Onsite Restaurant &#038; 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Please refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official government resources<\/a> for the latest information.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Planning a trip to the United Kingdom? There are new travel requirements for Australian travellers &#8211; here&#8217;s what you need to know. Australian travellers now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to visit the United Kingdom. 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