Those visiting the United Kingdom for more than six months will need to apply for a visa instead, the country's government says.

Traveling to the United Kingdom is about to get more expensive thanks to the country’s plans to implement a new electronic travel authorization (ETA) fee this week.

Rather than just having a passport to present when landing, tourists will now also need pre-travel authorization to get on a plane to the UK.

With a valid ETIAS travel authorization, you can enter the territory of European countries as often as you wish for short-term stays — normally for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Hongkongers who plan to visit or transit through the UK will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) from Wednesday. Passport holders from 54 countries and territories – including Hong Kong, Macau,

It applies to travelers from non-European countries.