Most Travelers Are Not Put Off by Entry Restrictions

In a similar vein to the United States, the United Kingdom has introduced an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for visa-exempt visitors. From April 2, travelers from the EU will need to apply for an ETA before entering the UK. The system, which is similar to the U.S. ESTA, aims to enhance border security and streamline arrivals. As travel requirements become more stringent, not only in the UK but also the EU and the U.S., the following chart considers whether such requirements are front of mind for people making travel plans.

Data from a Statista Consumer Insights survey conducted in 2024 shows that while most travelers do not tend to adjust their travel plans based on travel requirements and government regulations, it varies by country. In India, a third of respondents said that they alter their travel plans based on regulations - the highest figure among the surveyed countries. By contrast, Japan reported the lowest figure, with just 7 percent of respondents saying the same. The UK placed in the middle, with 20 percent of travelers reconsidering their journeys due to travel requirements, slightly more than Germany (16 percent) and France (14 percent).