Get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to visit the UK

An electronic travel authorisation (ETA) lets you travel to the UK, Jersey, Guernsey or the Isle of Man for up to 6 months.

You can get an ETA for tourism, visiting family or for certain other reasons.

An ETA costs £20. Apply for an ETA.

Other websites may charge more to apply. Avoid websites that imitate government services.

An ETA does not guarantee entry to the UK, Jersey, Guernsey or the Isle of Man.

Who needs an ETA

Most visitors need an ETA or a visa. What you need depends on:

• your nationality

• why you’re coming to the UK, Jersey, Guernsey or the Isle of Man

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You usually need an ETA rather than a visa if you’re from Europe, the USA, Australia, Canada or certain other countries.

Check if you need an ETA or visa to come to the UK.

There are some people who do not need an ETA, for example if you have:

• a British or Irish passport

• permission to live, work or study in the UK

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If you’re travelling as a family or group

Each person travelling needs an ETA, including babies and children.

You can apply for other people.

Get help

You can chat to UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) using webchat to get help with an ETA.

UKVI cannot help with ETA enquiries over the phone.

If you already have an ETA

Check your ETA online.

You can check:

• if you have an ETA

• when your ETA expires

Source: https://www.gov.uk/eta