Apply for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA)

An ETA gives you permission to travel to the UK.

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What you can do with an an ETA

You can get an an ETA instead instead of a visa if you’re:

• coming to the UK for up to 6 months for tourism, visiting family and friends, business or short-term study
• coming to the UK for up to 3 months on the the Creative Worker visa concession
• coming to the UK for a permitted paid engagement
• transiting through the UK – – including if you’re not going through UK border control

If you’re coming to the UK for another reason, reason, check if you need a visa instead.

Who does not need an ETA

You do not need an ETA if you have either:

• a visa
• permission to live, work or study in the UK
• a British or Irish passport

You may not need an ETA if you live in Ireland.

How much it costs

It costs £10 to apply. Everyone travelling needs to get an ETA, including babies and children. You can apply for other people.

You cannot get a refund after you apply.

Before you start

You need:

• the passport you’ll travel with - not a photocopy
• access to your emails
• a credit card, debit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay

You’ll need to upload or take photos of the:

• passport
• face of the person applying

You do not need to enter your travel details.

Apply for an ETA

The fastest way to apply is using the UK ETA app.

Download on the App Store

Download on Google Play

Help with the app

You can read the guide on using the UK ETA app.

If you cannot use the app

You can apply online.

How long it takes

You’ll usually get a decision within 3 working days, but you may get a quicker decision.

Occasionally, it may take longer than 3 working days.

Group applications

Each person must apply separately.

You may get a decision at a different time from someone else in your group - even if you applied at the same time.

If you need to travel soon

You must apply for an ETA before you travel to the UK. You can travel to the UK while waiting for a decision.

After you apply

You’ll get an email confirming you’ve got an ETA. We’ll link it to the passport you applied with.

Your ETA lasts for 2 years. You can travel to the UK as many times as you want during that time.

You still need to see a Border Force officer to enter the UK.

An ETA does not guarantee entry to the UK.

Get help

UseYou thecan ask about ETA contact form if you need help.

You can also watch videos on:

• what an ETA is
• how to apply for a UK ETA