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The UK ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) is a digital travel permit that visa-exempt nationals must obtain before travelling to the United Kingdom. It applies to citizens of countries that do not require a visa for short stays in the UK but must still receive pre-travel clearance. This includes nationals from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, and from 2025, citizens of the EU, USA, Canada, Australia, Japan, and many other nations.

To apply for a UK ETA online, you need a valid biometric passport, a digital photograph, an email address, and a payment method. Visit the official UK ETA application portal, fill in your personal and travel details, answer the eligibility questions, pay the £10 fee, and submit your application. Most applications are approved within 3 working days.

The UK ETA application costs £10 per person. This fee is non-refundable regardless of whether your application is approved or denied. Children and infants also require their own ETA and must pay the same fee. Payment can be made using credit card, debit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay.

A UK ETA is valid for 2 years from the date of issue, or until your passport expires — whichever comes first. During this period, you can make multiple trips to the UK. Each individual visit can last up to 6 months for tourism, business meetings, or transit purposes.

No, the UK ETA does not permit you to work in the United Kingdom. It is strictly for tourism, visiting family and friends, attending business meetings, short-term study courses (up to 6 months), and transiting through the UK. If you wish to work in the UK, you must apply for an appropriate work visa.

If your UK ETA application is denied, you will receive an email notification explaining the reason for the refusal. Common reasons include incomplete information, security concerns, or previous immigration violations. You may reapply with corrected information or apply for a standard UK visa through the regular visa application process.

Yes, every traveller regardless of age needs their own UK ETA to enter the United Kingdom. This includes infants and children. Each child must have their own valid passport, and a separate ETA application must be submitted and paid for each child travelling.

If you are a visa-exempt national, you will need a UK ETA even if you are only transiting through a UK airport. This applies whether you are passing through immigration (landside transit) or remaining in the international departure area (airside transit). Make sure to apply for your ETA before your travel date.