How to Apply

1.Take or upload a photo of the passport you will use to travel to the UK

2.Take or upload a photo of yourself

3.Answer some questions about yourself

4.Pay for your application

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Before you apply

You will need to complete your application in one go - you cannot save your progress.

If you do not do anything for 20 minutes, the service will time out. Your answers will be deleted and you will need to start again.

By applying, you agree to the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) privacy notice.

How much it costs

It costs £10 to apply. Everyone travelling needs to get an ETA, including babies and children. You can apply for other people.

You cannot get a refund after you apply.

Before you start

You need :

  • the passport you'll travel with - not a photocopy
  • access to your emails
  • acredit card, debit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay
You'll need to upload or take photos of the
  • passport
  • face of the person applying

You do not need to enter your travel details.

How long it takes

You'll usually get a decision within 3 working days, but you may get a quicker decision.

Occasionally, it may take longer than 3 working days.

If you need to travel soon:

You must apply for an ETA before you travel to the UK. You can travel to the UK while waiting for a decision.

After you apply

You'll get an email confirming you've got an ETA. We'll link it to the passport you applied with.

Your ETA lasts for 2 years. You can travel to the UK as many times as you want during that time.

If you get a new passport, you’ll need to get a new ETA.