Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)

Criticism of Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme plans as tourism warnings rejected

The British government's rejection of calls to allow some tourists to cross the border into the north without an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) has been criticised amid warnings the tourism industry will suffer.

By Paul Ainsworth

British government confirms no ETA exemption for overseas tourists travelling north from the Republic

By John Manley and PA

Visa waiver scheme ‘could dissuade US travellers from visiting Northern Ireland’

Tourism NI chief executive John McGrillen said visitors could confine their trips to the Republic of Ireland to avoid ‘extra hassle’.

By David Young, PA