UK Electronic Travel Authorization Application
Apply for your UK Electronic Travel Authorization (UK ETA) quickly and securely before traveling to the United Kingdom.
This website is operated by a private agency and is not affiliated with the UK government. We provide UK ETA application services. Total cost: £99 per application, including the £16 mandatory fee.
Apply for UK Electronic Travel Authorization
Many travelers must now obtain a UK Electronic Travel Authorization (UK ETA) before visiting the United Kingdom. Depending on your nationality and the purpose of your trip, you may need either a traditional UK visa or a digital UK Electronic Travel Authorization.
Eligible visa-exempt travelers can apply online for UK Electronic Travel Authorization for tourism, short business trips, or family visits. Once approved, the authorization is electronically linked to your passport and allows travel throughout the United Kingdom.
Travelers who are not eligible for the UK ETA must instead apply for a traditional UK visa through the appropriate immigration procedures.
About the UK Electronic Travel Authorization Process
The UK Electronic Travel Authorization allows eligible travelers to enter the United Kingdom for a variety of short visits without applying for a traditional visa. With an approved UK Electronic Travel Authorization, visitors can travel for tourism and explore famous destinations such as Buckingham Palace, the Scottish Highlands, or the Welsh coastline.
Business travelers may attend conferences, meetings, and professional events in the UK using an approved authorization. Transit passengers connecting through UK airports may also need UK Electronic Travel Authorization depending on nationality.
Each visit to the United Kingdom using UK ETA authorization typically allows a stay of up to six months. However, the authorization does not allow travelers to work, access public funds, or settle permanently in the UK.
Four simple steps to your UK ETA
The entire process takes about 5 minutes. Here is exactly what to expect.
Check Eligibility
Check your eligibility based on your citizenship.
Complete Application
Enter your personal details and travel information.
Submit Application
Review your details and submit the application.
Receive Your UK ETA
Receive your approved ETA by email.
Who Needs a UK Electronic Travel Authorization
Travelers from visa-exempt countries must obtain a UK Electronic Travel Authorization (UK ETA) before traveling to the United Kingdom for tourism, short business visits, or transit.
The authorization must be approved prior to departure and is electronically linked to the traveler’s passport. Eligibility depends on nationality and travel purpose.
Frequently Asked Questions about the UK Electronic Travel Authorization
The UK Electronic Travel Authorization (UK ETA) is a new travel requirement for many visitors entering the United Kingdom. The following FAQs explain who needs authorization, how to apply online, and what travelers should know before traveling.
The UK Electronic Travel Authorization system is being introduced gradually for travelers from visa-exempt countries. Implementation dates depend on nationality and official government announcements.
Yes. Every traveler, including infants and children, must have their own approved authorization before traveling to the United Kingdom.
No. Travelers must receive approval before boarding transportation to the United Kingdom.
No. It is not a visa. It is a digital travel authorization required for visa-exempt travelers visiting the UK for short stays.
No. The authorization is electronically linked to your passport, although keeping a copy of the approval email may be helpful.
Yes. A valid authorization generally allows multiple visits to the United Kingdom during its validity period.
Most travelers may stay in the United Kingdom for up to six months per visit.
In many cases yes. Travelers transiting through UK airports may require authorization depending on nationality.
If the passport used for the authorization expires, the authorization will no longer be valid. Travelers must apply again using their new passport.
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