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Welcome to the United Kingdom
Electronic Travel Authorization application
You can apply online for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for the UK. Complete the application form and proceed with payment. You'll receive a response within a few hours (usually 1-2 hours, up to a maximum of 72 hours). If approved, the ETA will be valid for two years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first.
Online application - takes 5 minutes
Valid for 2 years - Multiple visits
Stay up to 6 months
Purpose: Tourism, family or friend visit, business, short-term study or other reasons
What is the UK Εlectronic Τravel Αuthorization (ΕΤΑ)?
The UK ΕΤΑ is an online travel authorization for individuals traveling to the UK who do not need a visa. It is required for travelers planning to stay in the UK for up to 6 months for purposes such as: Tourism Business Family visits Transiting through the UK (other than direct airside transit) Short-term study This application can be processed and completed here, and the official document will be sent to your e-mail, usually within a few hours (up to 72 hours).Who can apply?
Passport holders of the following countries are eligible for ETA: Andorra - Antigua and Barbuda - Argentina - Australia - Austria - The Bahamas - Bahrain - Barbados - Belgium - Belize - Brazil - Brunei - Bulgaria - Canada - Chile - Costa Rica - Croatia - Cyprus - Czechia - Denmark - Estonia - Finland - France - Germany - Greece - Grenada - Guatemala - Guyana - Hong Kong Special Administrative Region - Hungary - Iceland - Italy - Israel - Japan - Kiribati - Kuwait - Latvia - Liechtenstein - Lithuania - Luxembourg - Macao Special Administrative Region - Malaysia - Maldives - Malta - Marshall Islands - Mauritius - Mexico - Federated States of Micronesia - Monaco - Netherlands - New Zealand - Nicaragua - Norway - Oman - Palau - Panama - Papua New Guinea - Paraguay - Peru - Poland - Portugal - Qatar - Romania - Samoa - San Marino - Saudi Arabia - Seychelles - Singapore - Solomon Islands - South Korea - Slovakia - Slovenia - Spain - St Kitts and Nevis - St Lucia - St Vincent and the Grenadines - Sweden - Switzerland - Tonga - Tuvalu - United Arab Emirates - United States - Uruguay - Vatican CityDo I Need an ΕΤΑ?
You need an ETA if: - Your passport is within the above eligible countries - You plan to visit the United Kingdom for tourism, family or friend visit, business, short-term study, or transit through the UK. - Your visit is up to 6 monthsTraveling in Groups or as a Family
If you are organizing travel for multiple people, keep the following in mind: Individual Mandate: Every traveler, regardless of age, must have their own ETA. This includes infants, children, and the elderly. Representative Applications: You are permitted to apply on behalf of others. You can submit applications for family members or a travel group in one session to ensure everyone is cleared before departure. Digital Link: Once approved, the ETA is digitally linked to the traveler's passport; there is no need for a physical paper permit, though keeping a digital copy is recommended.Are specific travel plans required?
No. This information is not requested. We do not ask for your travel plans such as dates of travel, address while in the UK etc. You can complete the application without this informationDo I need to visit the UK embassy?
No. This authorization is completed on this website online and usually takes about 5 minutes. Once you complete the payment process, you will receive the outcome within a few hours at your e-mail. This authorization is automatically linked to your passport and it is valid for the next 2 years, or till the expiration date of your passport (whichever comes first).bottom of page