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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Lisa O'Carroll in Dublin

Visa-waiver system could overwhelm UK immigration services, law firm warns

Border Force officials check the passports of passengers arriving at Gatwick airport, under a large sign saying 'UK Border'
The ETA system comes into force for European business travellers and tourists in April, after earlier roll-outs to other countries. Photograph: Oli Scarff/Getty Images

The UK Home Office’s already burdened immigration services could be overwhelmed this summer when a new visa-waiver system comes into force for European business travellers and tourists in April, a leading law firm has said.

There have also been fresh warnings that the electronic travel authorisation (ETA) requirements could threaten the post-peace tourism sector in Northern Ireland, with Americans and Europeans travelling to Dublin and beyond deciding not to bother crossing the border because of the red tape.

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