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The UK ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is a digital pre-travel clearance for eligible, visa-exempt visitors to the United Kingdom. It permits short stays for tourism, business, or transit without a traditional visa.

Travelers from certain visa-exempt countries must obtain an ETA before travel—whether arriving by air, sea, or land. UK and Irish citizens do not need an ETA. The list of eligible countries is available on this page.

Apply online by completing the digital form on our website: https://uk-eta.etastravel.com/en/uk-eta-application/step1/ Provide your personal and travel details, upload a valid passport, and pay the fee—it usually takes only a few minutes. You may also apply via the official UK government site, but we can’t assist if you choose that route.

You’ll need a valid biometric passport from an eligible country, a recent digital passport-style photo, and a debit or credit card for payment. You’ll also provide personal details, travel plans, and answers to standard security and eligibility questions.

Most ETA applications are processed within 12–24 hours, though timelines can vary. We recommend applying several days before your trip to allow for any delays.

A UK ETA is typically valid for two years or until the passport used for the application expires—whichever comes first. It generally allows multiple entries, with each visit usually up to 6 months.

The government fee is £16 per application. Through our website, the total is £99 per application, covering the government fee plus added services the official site doesn’t provide—fast-track options, 24/7 multilingual support, application assistance and specialist review—with a money-back guarantee if you’re not satisfied.

Yes. You can submit an application on behalf of another traveler—such as a family member or companion—provided you have their accurate personal and passport details.

If your ETA is refused, you won’t be permitted to travel to the UK under the ETA scheme. You may need to apply for a standard UK visa instead. Refusal notices may include general reasons, but detailed explanations aren’t always provided.