United Kingdom Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA): fee, stay and who needs it
UK ETA app or gov.uk form, with face photo. Covers the UK, Jersey, Guernsey and Isle of Man since 9 Apr 2026. Carriers deny boarding without it since 25 Feb 2026. Tied to the passport used. Not needed by anyone with UK permission (visa, settled/pre-settled status). From 8 Apr 2026 (was 16 from 9 Apr 2025, 10 before). Non-refundable.
Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)
ETA- Official fee
- £20
- Stay
- up to 6 months per visit
- Processing
- usually within 3 working days, often within a day
- Interview
- No
Who uses it
Questions
How much is the United Kingdom Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)?
The official fee is £20. From 8 Apr 2026 (was 16 from 9 Apr 2025, 10 before). Non-refundable.
How long can I stay on the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)?
up to 6 months per visit. Validity: 2 years or until the passport expires, whichever is sooner; multiple entry.
What can I do on the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)?
It is for tourism, business, family visit, medical, transit, study.
Official sources
Checked on November 4, 2026
- GOV.UK: Check when you can get an ETA (updated 9 Apr 2026)
- Immigration Rules: Appendix ETA National List
- Immigration Rules: Appendix Visitor: Visa National List (updated 29 Oct 2026)
- Home Office fees from 8 April 2026
- GOV.UK: Apply for a Standard Visitor visa
- GOV.UK: Get a faster decision
- UK visa requirements for international carriers (updated 3 Aug 2026)
- GOV.UK: Apply for an ETA
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