跳转至
自定义菜单 自定义菜单 自定义菜单

Advertising Space 1A

Advertising Space 2AAdvertising Space 3A
Advertising Space 1BAdvertising Space 2BAdvertising Space 3B
Advertising Space 1CAdvertising Space 2CAdvertising Space 3C

A1.11 ETA

Get an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to Visit the UK – September 2025 Update

Official link: https://www.gov.uk/eta

 

What is an ETA?

An Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) allows the holder to visit the UK for tourism, family visits, or certain other purposes for up to 6 months.

  • Cost: £16

  • Third-party websites may charge higher fees – beware of      imitation sites mimicking government services.

  • An ETA does not guarantee entry to the UK.

 

Who Needs an ETA?

Most visitors to the UK require either an ETA or a visa, depending on their nationality and purpose of travel. Travellers from specific countries (including the EU, US, Australia, Canada) typically need an ETA rather than a visa.

Exemptions

You do not need an ETA if you are:

  • A British or Irish passport holder

  • Holding a valid UK visa or permission to live/work/study in the      UK

  • Transiting through a UK airport without passing through      border control (confirm with your airline)

  • A British Overseas Territories citizen or British National      (Overseas) passport holder

  • An Irish resident travelling from Ireland, Guernsey, Jersey, or      the Isle of Man

  • A child with a France-UK school trip form

  • Exempt from immigration control

 

Family/Group Applications

  • Each traveller (including      infants and children) requires a separate ETA

  • You can apply on behalf of others

 

Dual Nationals

If you hold both British/Irish and another nationality:

  • You cannot apply for an ETA

  • Enter the UK using your:

Ø  Valid British or Irish passport, OR

Ø  Other valid passport containing a 'certificate of entitlement'

 

Travelling from Ireland

  • ETA not required if arriving      from Ireland, Guernsey, Jersey, or the Isle of Man

  • Visa still required if you're      a national of a country that requires one

Required documents when entering from Ireland:

  • Aged 16+: Original Irish-issued      document (e.g., Irish driving licence, residence permit, medical card)

  • Under 16: No proof of Irish      residence required

 

Permitted Uses

  • Tourism, family visits, business, or short-term study (≤6      months)

  • Permitted paid engagements

  • Creative Worker visa concession activities (≤3 months)

  • Transiting through UK airports with border control (confirm      with airline)

Not Permitted

  • Staying longer than 6 months

  • Working for a UK company or being self-employed (except      permitted engagements)

  • Claiming public funds

  • Living in the UK through frequent/continuous visits

  • Marriage/civil partnership (apply for a Marriage Visitor Visa      instead)

 

How to Apply

  • Cost: £16 (non-refundable)

  • Apply: Official GOV.UK website or UK ETA      app

  • Required:

Ø  Valid passport

Ø  Email address

Ø  Payment method (credit/debit card, Apple/Google Pay)

Ø  Digital photo of applicant's face

Application Methods

  1. UK ETA app (Google Play/App      Store): Scan passport and face using phone camera

  2. Online: Upload passport copy and      facial photo

 

After Applying

  • Decision usually within 24 hours via email

  • Email includes 16-digit ETA reference number

  • Contact UKVI if no decision after 3 working days

  • ETA is linked to your passport – no physical document needed

 

Validity

  • 2 years OR until passport      expiry (whichever is sooner)

  • Multiple entries allowed during validity period