Overview
An electronic travel authorisation (ETA) lets you travel to the UK for tourism, visiting family or certain other reasons for up to 6 months.
AnETA costs £16.Apply for anETA.
Other websites may charge more to apply. Avoid websites that imitate government services.
AnETA does not guarantee entry to the UK.
Who needs anETA
Most visitors travelling to the UK need anETA or a visa. What you need depends on:
- your nationality
- why you’re coming to the UK
You usually need anETA rather than a visa if you’re from Europe, the USA, Australia, Canada or certain other countries.
Check if you need anETA or visa to come to the UK.
There are somepeople who do not need anETA, for example if you have:
- a British or Irish passport
- permission to live, work or study in the UK
If you’re travelling as a family or group
Each person travelling needs anETA, including babies and children.
You can apply for other people.