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The UK government has announced plans to increase the cost of its Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system. The fee for the ETA, currently £10, is expected to rise by 60% to £16, with the change potentially generating an additional £269 million annually. The increase is part of broader immigration fee hikes aimed at reducing the immigration system's reliance on public funds. The ETA, which allows multiple visits over two years, will become mandatory for European travelers starting April 2, 2025. The UK Home Office has stated that the ETA ensures robust security checks to prevent immigration system abuse. Critics, including tourism and aviation industry representatives, have raised concerns about the impact of the fee hike on the UK's competitiveness as a travel destination. Meanwhile, Kenya has announced that it will exempt citizens of all African countries, except Somalia and Libya, from its ETA requirement for visits of up to two months, citing security concerns. The policy includes instant approvals and aims to promote regional integration and ease travel within Africa.