Apply for the United Kingdom ETA Visa today with us

Apply for your UK ETA online today with us

Last updated: October 2024

The UK ETA will soon be a requirement for all visitors to the United Kingdom who don't hold a British or Irish passport.

What is the UK ETA?

The UK ETA is an electronic travel authorization (ETA) that allows you to travel to the United Kingdom without a visa.

To make use of the entire validity, make sure your passport is valid for more than 2 years. If your passport expires in less than 2 years, you must apply for another visa.

Visa-exempt travelers to the UK can use this permit instead of a visa. It’s easier and quicker to apply for than a regular visa and helps the UK government strengthen border security.

You can compare the UK ETA to similar international schemes like the United States ESTA.

What can you do with the UK ETA?

This electronic document allows you to visit England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland for tourism, business, short-term studies, transit, and visiting friends and family.

The ETA also allows coming to the UK for up to 3 months on the Creative Worker visa concession (extra requirements apply).

What can you not do with the UK ETA?

You can’t use the UK electronic travel authorization to live and/or work in the country (unless otherwise specified), or study for longer than 6 months.

Who is eligible to apply for the UK ETA?

You must meet the following eligibility criteria to apply for the UK ETA:

• You’re traveling with a passport from a UK visa-exempt country

• The UK border is expected to become fully digital by 2025. This means that passengers arriving in the country will have to be able to scan the passport they used to apply for the ETA

• Travelers with dual nationality or multiple passports must enter the UK with the same document used during the registration process for the ETA

Who must apply for the UK ETA?

The UK ETA is being implemented for different international visitors over time.

Currently (October 2024), visitors from the following countries need the ETA:

• Bahrain
• Kuwait
• Oman
• Qatar
• Saudi Arabia
• United Arab Emirates

You must be a national and have a passport from one of these countries.

By April 2025 all non-visa nationals must have an ETA, including those from the European Union. We will update this page regularly to reflect current eligibility.

Scroll up and enter your nationality to find out if you need the ETA to travel to the UK or require another visa.

Who doesn’t need to apply for the UK ETA?

Those who require a visa for the United Kingdom, British and Irish citizens, or those with permission to study, work, or live in the UK, don’t need the UK ETA to enter the country.

Traveling to the UK with children and minors

Every family member will need their own ETA, even children and babies.

Parents or legal guardians can apply on their behalf. Simply apply as a family by clicking ‘add another person’ during the online process on our platform.

Keep in mind that you may need to show parental consent and other documentation for minors traveling alone or with someone other than their legal guardians upon arrival in the United Kingdom.

How long is the UK ETA valid?

Once you've got your ETA, you're all set for multiple trips within 2 years. This also covers trips across the Ireland-Northern Ireland border, helping maintain the integrity of the Common Travel Area.

Each stay can last up to 186 days per entry.

UK ETA: Required documents

You only need the following few documents to apply with us:

• Copy of your valid passport. Make sure it's valid for 6 months from the date of arrival in the United Kingdom

• Passport photo: Taken recently

The ETA will be electronically linked to your passport. However, we recommend keeping an electronic and printed copy of the ETA confirmation on hand just in case.

We will contact you if we need any more information about your application.

UK ETA costs and processing times

The government fee of the United Kingdom ETA is £10 (about USD $13.00).

When applying through us, you can choose from three different processing times:

• Standard: For those who have booked their trip further in advance and aren't in a rush.

• Rush: For those who require their ETA quicker than the standard option.

• Super rush: If you require your ETA urgently, select this option for an additional fee.

Check the total costs and processing, including the government fee by starting your application now.

Why apply with iVisa?

At iVisa, we've been simplifying visa processes for more than 10 years. We're here to make the UK ETA application hassle-free and boost your chances of acceptance.

• Fast & easy: Apply for your UK ETA faster than the government process, with fewer steps, no face scanning, and no security codes required.
• Skip the line: You can Apply for your UK ETA in minutes without lengthy government forms.
• Save your session: Start, pause, and resume your application without losing any progress. Language flexibility: Apply in your preferred language – not just English – so you can complete your application with ease.
• Passport upload made easy: No NFC phone required – our passport scanning is simple, reliable, and works with any mobile phone or laptop with a camera.
• Apply for everyone at once: Easily add multiple travelers in one process- there is no need to completely start all over for each person individually.

Where can I learn more about the UK ETA?

In case you have any questions about the UK ETA or any other travel document, you can reach out to our outstanding customer support team online or WhatsApp.