Emirates warns UAE passengers: No UK ETA, no boarding from 25 February

From 25 February 2026, travellers flying from the UAE to the UK must hold an approved Electronic Travel Authorisation or risk being off-loaded, Emirates has warned. The mandate forces companies to embed ETA checks into trip-approval workflows to avoid costly disruptions ([visahq.com](https://www.visahq.com/news/2026-01-10/ae/emirates-tells-uae-travellers-no-uk-electronic-travel-authorisation-no-boarding-from-25-february/)).