From f475c097721b323497241edaaae5e9f66fc201f8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Barbara <barbara.slawinska@digital.cabinet-office.gov.uk>
Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:09:25 +0000
Subject: [PATCH] Update ETA transit outcome

This is temporary solution to inform people who need an ETA to transit through the UK that they now only need it if they are passing through border control.
---
 .../outcomes/outcome_no_visa_needed.erb       | 18 ++++++++++++++--
 ...reland_electronic_travel_authorisation.erb | 21 ++++++++++++++-----
 2 files changed, 32 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-)

diff --git a/app/flows/check_uk_visa_flow/outcomes/outcome_no_visa_needed.erb b/app/flows/check_uk_visa_flow/outcomes/outcome_no_visa_needed.erb
index 47ff383fd5e..f018a7a05b0 100644
--- a/app/flows/check_uk_visa_flow/outcomes/outcome_no_visa_needed.erb
+++ b/app/flows/check_uk_visa_flow/outcomes/outcome_no_visa_needed.erb
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 <% text_for :title do %>
   <%if calculator.passport_country_requires_electronic_travel_authorisation?  %>
-    You'll need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to come to the UK
+    You'll need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to pass through UK border control
   <% else %>
     You do not need a visa to come to the UK
   <% end %>
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
 <% govspeak_for :body do %>
 
   <%if calculator.passport_country_requires_electronic_travel_authorisation? %>
-    [Apply for an (ETA)](/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta).
+    [Apply for an ETA](/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta).
   <% end %>
 
   <% if (calculator.travelling_to_elsewhere? || calculator.travelling_to_ireland?) &&
@@ -29,6 +29,20 @@
   <% end %>
 
   <%if calculator.passport_country_requires_electronic_travel_authorisation? %>
+    You do not need an ETA if you will not pass through UK border control. You should bring evidence of your onward journey, such as a ticket to your destination.
+
+    You always pass through border control if you:
+
+    + leave the main airport building for any reason
+    + need to collect your bags and check them in to your onward flight
+
+    You must also pass through border control if both:
+
+    + your onward flight leaves on a different calendar day to when you arrive
+    + there's nowhere for you to stay overnight in the airport, for example in a transit hotel
+
+    Check with your airline if you're not sure if you'll pass through UK border control.
+
     %You may want to apply for a [transit visa](/transit-visa) instead if you have a criminal record or you’ve previously been refused entry into the UK.
   <% end %>
 <% end %>
diff --git a/app/flows/check_uk_visa_flow/outcomes/outcome_transit_to_the_republic_of_ireland_electronic_travel_authorisation.erb b/app/flows/check_uk_visa_flow/outcomes/outcome_transit_to_the_republic_of_ireland_electronic_travel_authorisation.erb
index bee5639c165..9bf72f7591f 100644
--- a/app/flows/check_uk_visa_flow/outcomes/outcome_transit_to_the_republic_of_ireland_electronic_travel_authorisation.erb
+++ b/app/flows/check_uk_visa_flow/outcomes/outcome_transit_to_the_republic_of_ireland_electronic_travel_authorisation.erb
@@ -1,12 +1,23 @@
 <% text_for :title do %>
-  You'll need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) or a visa
+  You'll need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to pass through UK border control
 <% end %>
 
 <% govspeak_for :body do %>
-  You must apply for either:
+    [Apply for an ETA](/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta).
 
-  - an [electronic travel authorisation (ETA)](/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta)
-  - a [Standard Visitor visa](/standard-visitor/apply-standard-visitor-visa)
+    You do not need an ETA if you will not pass through UK border control. You should bring evidence of your onward journey, such as a ticket to your destination.
 
-  %You may want to [apply for a visa](/browse/visas-immigration/tourist-short-stay-visas) if you have a criminal record or you’ve previously been refused entry into the UK.
+    You always pass through border control if you:
+
+    + leave the main airport building for any reason
+    + need to collect your bags and check them in to your onward flight
+
+    You must also pass through border control if both:
+
+    + your onward flight leaves on a different calendar day to when you arrive
+    + there's nowhere for you to stay overnight in the airport, for example in a transit hotel
+
+    Check with your airline if you're not sure if you'll pass through UK border control.
+
+    %You may want to apply for a [transit visa](/transit-visa) instead if you have a criminal record or you’ve previously been refused entry into the UK.
 <% end %>