Whether you're planning to explore the sights or just passing through the UK, Canadians now have to pay a fee.

As of Jan. 8, an electronic travel authorization will be required for visitors from dozens of visa-exempt countries, including the United States and Canada.

Visitors to the UK from dozens of countries, including the United States, Canada and Australia, must now pay to enter Britain after a new visa-waiver entry system took effect on

As part of an effort to fully digitize borders by 2025, tourists will soon be required to obtain a new electronic travel authorization to enter the United Kingdom.