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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.

Check this box if you want to skip entering your passport information at this moment. You'll need to provide this information later to complete your application.

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ETA Eligibility

Find Out If You Need a UK Electronic Travel Authorization

Do You Need a UK ETA?

The UK Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is required for visa-exempt nationals who wish to visit the United Kingdom for short stays. Understanding your eligibility is the first step in planning your UK journey.

You Need an ETA If:

  • •You are a national of a visa-exempt country
  • •You plan to visit the UK for tourism, business, or short-term study
  • •You are transiting through the UK
  • •Your stay will be for 6 months or less
  • •You do not currently hold a UK visa

You Don't Need an ETA If:

  • •You are a British or Irish citizen
  • •You hold a valid UK visa
  • •You have UK settlement status or pre-settled status
  • •You hold indefinite leave to remain or enter in the UK
  • •You are from a country that requires a visa to enter the UK

Visa-Exempt Countries

Citizens from the following regions and countries typically need an ETA:

Americas

United States, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and others

Asia-Pacific

Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and others

Middle East

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

Others

Israel, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Brunei, and additional territories

Note: This is not an exhaustive list. Please contact us to confirm your eligibility status.

Permitted Activities with an ETA

Tourism

Sightseeing, visiting friends or family

Business

Meetings, conferences, negotiations

Short-term Study

Courses up to 6 months

Transit

Passing through UK airports

Important Information

  • •An ETA does not guarantee entry to the UK. Border officials make the final decision upon arrival.
  • •You must have a valid passport for the duration of your stay in the UK.
  • •Your ETA is electronically linked to your passport and cannot be transferred.
  • •You should apply for your ETA before booking your travel to the UK.

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