Dutch Far-Right Influencer Eva Vlaardingerbroek Barred from UK Visa-Free Travel

Dutch far-right activist and social media influencer Eva Vlaardingerbroek has reportedly lost her eligibility for visa-free travel to the United Kingdom. The move follows her online promotion of anti-immigration rhetoric and conspiracy theories, including references to the so-called “great replacement.”

Vlaardingerbroek shared an image on social media showing a notice from the UK government stating that her Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) had been cancelled. The notice cited that “your presence in the UK is not considered to be conducive to the public good,” effectively barring her from entering the country without a formal visa.

The Dutch activist gained notoriety last year after speaking at London’s largest far-right demonstration, organised by Tommy Robinson. During the event, she wore a T-shirt reading “Generation Remigration” and made statements calling for the forced deportation of migrants, which sparked widespread condemnation.

Her ban has drawn attention from political figures abroad. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who had hosted Vlaardingerbroek at the 2024 Conservative Political Action Conference in Hungary, publicly reaffirmed support, sharing her social media post and welcoming her to Hungary.

Experts on immigration law note that the cancellation of an ETA prevents visa-free entry, meaning Vlaardingerbroek must now apply for a UK visa to attempt entry legally. This aligns with the UK’s ongoing policy of restricting access to individuals deemed extremist or a threat to public safety.

The decision has prompted reactions from far-right supporters in both the UK and the US. Former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss criticised the ban, framing it as suppression of free speech, while anti-immigration campaigners have pledged to challenge the UK government’s move.

This action is not unprecedented. In recent years, several extremist figures, including Islamist preachers and anti-Islam activists, have been barred from entering the UK due to concerns over public safety and the promotion of harmful ideologies.

The UK Home Office has yet to comment on Vlaardingerbroek’s case. Analysts suggest that the ban underscores Britain’s broader efforts to limit the influence of foreign far-right figures within its borders, particularly those who use social media to spread divisive narratives.