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Select your nationality from the dropdown list. This information is used to determine the visa requirements and applicable fees.

Select the type of visa you're applying for. The various types include different durations and entry types. Make sure to choose the one that matches your travel plans.

Please select the date you will be arriving at your destination. This date will help us determine the validity period of your visa.

Enter your first name and middle name exactly as they appear in your passport, using letters A-Z.

Enter your last name exactly as it appears in your passport, using letters A-Z. If you don't have a last name, enter "N/A."

Select your date of birth from the dropdown menus. Make sure this matches the date of birth listed in your passport.

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Select the nationality as it appears on your passport. This must match the nationality on the passport you're using for this application.

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ETA Requirements

Confirm you meet these requirements before you start. Do not pay for an application you are not eligible for.

What Is a UK ETA

An Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is a digital permission linked to your passport. It is required for nationals of eligible countries who want to visit the UK for short stays without a visa. The ETA must be obtained before you travel.

The ETA is not a visa. It does not grant the right to work or study in the UK. It is a travel authorisation for short visits only.

Who Needs a UK ETA

The ETA is required for nationals of non-visa countries that are part of the UK ETA scheme. This includes nationals of:

Region Countries (Examples)
Gulf States Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE
Americas United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina
Asia-Pacific Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia
Other Full list available on the UK Government website

What You Need to Apply

Requirement Details Why
Valid Passport Must be valid for the duration of your stay The ETA is linked to your passport number
Email Address Active email you can access All communications and your ETA confirmation are sent here
Payment Method Debit or credit card To pay the government fee + processing fee
Travel Plans Approximate arrival date and purpose of visit Required by the Home Office application form
Personal Details Full name, date of birth, nationality Must match your passport exactly
Contact Details Phone number, UK accommodation address (if known) Some fields are optional but recommended

Eligibility Checklist

Condition Eligible?
You hold a passport from an eligible country Yes — apply
You have been refused entry to the UK May affect your application — check with the Home Office
You have unspent criminal convictions May affect your application — disclose on the form
Your stay exceeds the permitted duration Not eligible for ETA — you need a visa
You want to work or study in the UK Not eligible for ETA — you need a work/study visa

What the ETA Covers

Allowed

  • — Tourism and sightseeing
  • — Business meetings and conferences
  • — Transit through the UK
  • — Medical treatment (short-term)
  • — Visiting family and friends

Not Allowed

  • — Employment or paid work
  • — Study courses longer than 30 days
  • — Permanent residence
  • — Access to public funds
  • — Marriage or civil partnership (requires visa)
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