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ETAS Travel is a private eVisa processing agency registered with the Migration Agents Registration Authority under registration number 1466320. Our online platform offers step-by-step assistance to ensure ETA applications are completed accurately and submitted to the appropriate government authorities. Travelers have the option to apply directly through the government website without using our service. The total cost per application is £99, which includes the £16 UK government fee.

UK ETA – Frequently Asked Questions

The UK Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is a newly introduced digital entry permit required for travelers from certain countries visiting the UK. Below, we address common queries to help you understand the eligibility, application process, and requirements. You can apply either via the official UK government portal or through our dedicated service for extra assistance.

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The UK ETA is a mandatory electronic authorization required for travelers from eligible visa-exempt countries before entering the United Kingdom. It facilitates short-term visits such as tourism, business meetings, or transit without needing a traditional visa. Note that UK and Irish nationals are exempt from this requirement.

Travelers holding passports from countries that currently do not require a visa for UK entry must obtain an ETA before their journey. This applies to arrivals by air, sea, or land. Citizens of the UK and Ireland are exempt. The complete list of eligible countries can be found on the official government website.

You may complete your UK ETA application online through our secure platform at https://uk-eta.www.etastravel.com/en/uk-eta-application/step1/. The process involves providing personal and travel details, uploading a valid passport scan, and paying the applicable fees. The entire process usually takes just a few minutes. Alternatively, you can apply directly via the official UK government website, but please be aware that no support will be provided for that option.

Applicants need a valid biometric passport from an eligible country, a recent digital passport-style photograph, and a valid payment method such as a credit or debit card. You will also be required to provide travel details, personal identification information, and answer basic security questions as part of the eligibility screening.

Most applications are processed within 12 to 24 hours, although some may take longer depending on individual circumstances or additional checks. We strongly recommend applying well in advance of your planned travel date to avoid any delays.

A UK ETA is typically valid for two years or until the passport used during the application expires—whichever occurs first. Within this validity period, travelers may enter the UK multiple times, with each visit usually permitted for stays up to six months.

The official UK government fee for a UK ETA is £16 per application. If you choose to apply through our service, the total cost is £99. This fee covers the government charge plus additional benefits such as expedited processing, comprehensive customer support available 24/7 in multiple languages, application review by experts, and a money-back guarantee if you are unsatisfied with the service.

Yes, you can apply on behalf of another person, such as a family member or traveling companion. You must have access to their valid passport details and all required personal information to ensure the application is accurate and complete.

If your UK ETA application is denied, you will not be permitted to travel to the UK using this authorization. In such cases, you may need to apply for a standard UK visa through the traditional visa application process. The refusal notice may only provide limited reasons, and detailed explanations are not always given. If you have concerns, consulting with an immigration expert or legal advisor is recommended.
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UK ETA Eligible Countries

  • Flag of AndorraAndorra
  • Flag of Antigua & BarbudaAntigua & Barbuda
  • Flag of ArgentinaArgentina
  • Flag of AustraliaAustralia
  • Flag of AustriaAustria
  • Flag of BahrainBahrain
  • Flag of BarbadosBarbados
  • Flag of BelgiumBelgium
  • Flag of BelizeBelize
  • Flag of BotswanaBotswana
  • Flag of BrazilBrazil
  • Flag of BruneiBrunei
  • Flag of BulgariaBulgaria
  • Flag of CanadaCanada
  • Flag of ChileChile
  • Flag of Costa RicaCosta Rica
  • Flag of CroatiaCroatia
  • Flag of CyprusCyprus
  • Flag of Czech RepublicCzech Republic
  • Flag of DenmarkDenmark
  • Flag of EstoniaEstonia
  • Flag of FinlandFinland
  • Flag of FranceFrance
  • Flag of GermanyGermany
  • Flag of GreeceGreece
  • Flag of GrenadaGrenada
  • Flag of GuatemalaGuatemala
  • Flag of GuyanaGuyana
  • Flag of Hong KongHong Kong
  • Flag of HungaryHungary
  • Flag of IcelandIceland
  • Flag of IsraelIsrael
  • Flag of ItalyItaly
  • Flag of JapanJapan
  • Flag of KiribatiKiribati
  • Flag of KuwaitKuwait
  • Flag of LatviaLatvia
  • Flag of LiechtensteinLiechtenstein
  • Flag of LithuaniaLithuania
  • Flag of LuxembourgLuxembourg
  • Flag of MacaoMacao
  • Flag of MalaysiaMalaysia
  • Flag of MaldivesMaldives
  • Flag of MaltaMalta
  • Flag of Marshall IslandsMarshall Islands
  • Flag of MauritiusMauritius
  • Flag of MexicoMexico
  • Flag of MicronesiaMicronesia
  • Flag of MonacoMonaco
  • Flag of NauruNauru
  • Flag of NetherlandsNetherlands
  • Flag of New ZealandNew Zealand
  • Flag of NicaraguaNicaragua
  • Flag of NorwayNorway
  • Flag of OmanOman
  • Flag of PalauPalau
  • Flag of PanamaPanama
  • Flag of Papua New GuineaPapua New Guinea
  • Flag of ParaguayParaguay
  • Flag of PeruPeru
  • Flag of PolandPoland
  • Flag of PortugalPortugal
  • Flag of QatarQatar
  • Flag of RomaniaRomania
  • Flag of Saint Kitts & NevisSaint Kitts & Nevis
  • Flag of Saint LuciaSaint Lucia
  • Flag of Saint Vincent & the GrenadinesSaint Vincent & Grenadines
  • Flag of SamoaSamoa
  • Flag of San MarinoSan Marino
  • Flag of Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia
  • Flag of SeychellesSeychelles
  • Flag of SingaporeSingapore
  • Flag of SlovakiaSlovakia
  • Flag of SloveniaSlovenia
  • Flag of Solomon IslandsSolomon Islands
  • Flag of South KoreaSouth Korea
  • Flag of SpainSpain
  • Flag of SwedenSweden
  • Flag of SwitzerlandSwitzerland
  • Flag of TaiwanTaiwan
  • Flag of The BahamasThe Bahamas
  • Flag of TongaTonga
  • Flag of TuvaluTuvalu
  • Flag of UAEUAE
  • Flag of United StatesUnited States
  • Flag of UruguayUruguay
  • Flag of Vatican CityVatican City

Our UK ETA Application Service

Many travelers use ETAS Travel because we make the process simpler, faster, and less stressful,
especially if you’re unsure about eligibility, need help with forms, or want peace of mind that your
application is reviewed and error-free. You can always apply directly via the official UK GOV website.
Our service is optional and designed for convenience.

Here’s how we help:

  • Expert support to avoid common mistakes that can lead to rejections or delays
  • Same-day processing in most cases
  • 100% money-back guarantee if your application is not approved
  • Application review by trained visa advisors
  • Multilingual 24/7 customer support
  • Data is encrypted and handled securely.

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