ETA·Service

What is a UK ETA?

The ETA is mandatory: without a valid ETA you cannot travel to the United Kingdom. The ETA is valid for two years (or until your passport expires) and covers multiple visits of up to 6 months each. Every traveler, including children and babies, needs their own ETA. Start your application with us.

A UK ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) is a digital permission that certain travelers need in order to enter the United Kingdom for a short stay such as tourism, business, or transit. It lets the UK authorities screen travelers in advance.

Travelers from visa-free countries need a UK ETA. Examples:

  • A U.S. citizen going to London on holiday for 5 days.
  • A Canadian attending a business conference in Manchester.
  • An Australian transiting through Heathrow to another European country.

Travelers from countries that are not visa-free, such as India or China, must apply for a regular UK visa instead of an ETA.

The ETA is mandatory: without a valid ETA you cannot travel to the United Kingdom. It is valid for two years (or until your passport expires) and covers multiple visits of up to 6 months each. Every traveler, including children and babies, needs their own ETA.

Valid for 2 years

Valid for two years or until your passport expires (whichever comes first), for multiple visits.

Multiple visits

The UK ETA allows multiple trips, with a stay of up to 6 months per visit.

Linked to your passport

The ETA is linked to your passport. New passport? Then a new application is needed.

Do you need an ETA?

You do need an ETA
Travelers from visa-free countries (incl. the U.S., Canada, Australia, the EU)
For tourism, business, or transit
Every traveler, including children and babies
No ETA needed
You have a British or Irish passport
You have residency status in the UK
You have a valid British visa

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