A digital authorization required for visa-exempt visitors to the United Kingdom, including transit passengers.
OperationalThe UK Electronic Travel Authorisation is required for nationals of countries that do not need a visa to visit the UK. This includes citizens of the United States, Canada, Australia, and most European countries.
The ETA must be obtained before travel. It is linked to your passport and valid for multiple trips over two years. Transit passengers passing through UK airports also need an ETA.
Available on iOS and Android. You can also apply on the gov.uk website.
You will need your passport, a digital photo, and a payment method. The process takes a few minutes.
Most decisions arrive within minutes. Allow up to three working days for processing.
Yes, if you pass through UK border control. Airside transit without clearing immigration may be exempt, but most connections require an ETA.
Yes. Since the UK left the European Union, EU citizens traveling to the UK without a visa need an ETA.
Yes. A UK ETA is valid for two years and allows multiple entries, each for stays of up to six months.
No. An ETA is a lightweight travel authorization. It does not permit work or long-term residence.