Application
How to Apply for a UK ETA
A step-by-step walkthrough of the UK ETA application — from checking your eligibility to receiving your application reference.
UK Electronic Travel Authorisation
UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) Application
Professional online assistance for eligible travellers applying for a UK ETA for tourism, family visits, business, short-term study and other permitted travel purposes.
- Online Application
- Professional Application Review
- Secure Payment
- International Customer Support
- Individual & Family Applications
Independent Service Notice
This website is operated by Premium Global Visas and is not affiliated with the UK Government. Travellers may apply directly through GOV.UK without using our professional service.
ETA Validity
Normally up to 2 years or until the passport connected to the ETA expires, whichever happens first.
Multiple Trips
Eligible travellers may make multiple permitted trips while the ETA remains valid.
Visit Duration
Eligible visits may generally be for up to 6 months depending on travel purpose and applicable UK immigration rules.
Digital Permission
The ETA is electronically linked to the passport used for the application.
An ETA does not guarantee admission to the United Kingdom. Border admission decisions remain with UK authorities.
UK ETA Information
About UK ETA
What Is the UK Electronic Travel Authorisation?
The UK Electronic Travel Authorisation, commonly called a UK ETA, is a digital travel permission for certain eligible travellers who do not normally require a visa for qualifying short visits. An ETA is not the same as a traditional UK visa.
Travel purposes may include, where permitted:
- Tourism
- Visiting family and friends
- Eligible business activities
- Short-term study
- Certain permitted paid engagements
- Certain Creative Worker concession travel
- Certain transit situations involving UK border control
UK ETA or UK Visa — What’s the Difference?
UK ETA
For eligible travellers of qualifying nationalities travelling for permitted short visits.
- Digital application
- Linked to passport
- Designed for eligible visa-exempt visitors
- Suitable only for permitted ETA travel purposes
UK Visa
May be required when:
- Nationality is not ETA eligible
- Travel purpose requires a visa
- Intended stay exceeds ETA visitor permissions
- Applicant intends to work, settle, marry or undertake another visa-required activity
Eligibility
Who Can Apply for a UK ETA?
Eligibility can depend on your nationality, passport, travel purpose, immigration status and individual circumstances. Major eligible markets include:
United StatesCanadaMexicoAntigua and BarbudaThe BahamasBarbadosBelizeCosta RicaGrenadaGuatemalaGuyanaPanamaSt Kitts and NevisSt Vincent and the GrenadinesArgentinaBrazilChileParaguayPeruUruguayFranceGermanyItalySpainNetherlandsBelgiumLuxembourgPortugalPolandGreeceAustriaSwedenNorwayDenmarkFinlandIrelandEstoniaLatviaLithuaniaCzechiaSlovakiaSloveniaCroatiaHungaryRomaniaBulgariaCyprusMaltaSwitzerlandIcelandLiechtensteinAndorraMonacoSan MarinoVatican CityJapanSouth KoreaSingaporeMalaysiaBruneiHong Kong SARMacao SARIsraelMaldivesUnited Arab EmiratesSaudi ArabiaQatarKuwaitBahrainOmanAustraliaNew ZealandKiribatiMarshall IslandsFederated States of MicronesiaPalauPapua New GuineaSamoaSolomon IslandsTongaTuvaluMauritiusSeychelles
…and other currently eligible nationalities. Eligibility rules can change — always verify before travelling.
Who may not need an ETA?
Certain travellers may not need a UK ETA, depending on current UK rules — for example British citizens, Irish citizens, travellers who already hold a valid UK visa or UK permission to live, work or study, and other qualifying exemptions.
Check Your Nationality
Select your nationality and travel purpose for instant indicative guidance.
What You Can Do With a UK ETA
Tourism
Travel to the UK for eligible holidays and leisure.
Family & Friends
Visit eligible family members and friends.
Business
Participate in permitted short-term business activities.
Short-Term Study
Undertake qualifying short-term study.
Transit
Applicable to certain eligible travellers who pass through UK border control while transiting.
What you cannot generally do with an ETA
- Remain beyond the permitted visitor period
- Take ordinary employment for a UK business
- Live in the UK through repeated or successive visits
- Claim public funds
- Undertake activities requiring another UK immigration permission
- Marry or give notice to marry when a Marriage Visitor visa or other permission is required
Application Requirements
What You Need to Apply
Passport
A valid passport from an ETA-eligible nationality that the traveller intends to use for travel.
Applicant Photograph
A suitable recent digital image of the applicant meeting applicable requirements.
Email Address
A working email address to receive application communications.
Payment Method
A valid debit or credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), or Apple Pay, Google Pay or Link where available.
Additional information may include personal details, residential address, employment details, other nationalities, travel information, immigration history, criminality/security declarations and other information required by the application process.
Apply for Your UK ETA in Simple Steps
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Step 1 — Select Service
Choose Standard, Priority or Super Priority. One applicant pays the individual price; two or more applicants applying together get the reduced family/group rate for everyone.
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Step 2 — Check Eligibility
Select nationality and basic travel circumstances.
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Step 3 — Passport Details
Enter passport information and securely upload the passport identity page.
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Step 4 — Applicant Information
Provide personal and contact information.
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Step 5 — Applicant Photo
Upload a recent suitable photograph.
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Step 6 — Additional Questions
Complete required background and application questions.
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Step 7 — Review
Check all information before payment — we review for completeness and obvious inconsistencies.
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Step 8 — Price & Payment
See the price per applicant, any family/group saving and the final total payable, accept the declarations and pay securely.
After payment — Confirmation
Receive your application reference, payment confirmation, email confirmation, invoice and status. Confirmation is the result of a successful payment — not a separate form step.
UK ETA Processing Options
Choose Your UK ETA Processing Option
One applicant pays the individual price. When two or more applicants apply and pay together, the reduced family/group rate applies to every applicant.
Standard Service
£60individual application (1 applicant)
Family / group rate
£50per applicant (2+)
Our internal review target
within 24 hours
Priority Service
£80individual application (1 applicant)
Family / group rate
£70per applicant (2+)
Our internal review target
within 4 hours
FASTEST INTERNAL REVIEWApply Super Priority
Super Priority Service
£120individual application (1 applicant)
Family / group rate
£100per applicant (2+)
Our internal review target
within 15 minutes
Family/group rates apply when two or more applicants submit and pay for their applications together.
Multiple Applicants Calculator
Every traveller needs their own application. Add a second applicant to unlock the family/group rate for everyone. Totals update automatically.
1Applicant
- Selected service
- Standard Service
- Application type
- Individual application
- Number of applicants
- 1
- Price per applicant
- £60
- Total payable
- £60
This is an independent private application-processing service. ukelectronictravelauthorisation.com is operated by Premium Global Visas, registered in the Netherlands. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by the UK Government, GOV.UK, UK Visas and Immigration, the Home Office, any British Embassy or any government agency. Travellers may apply directly through the official UK Government service without using our professional service.
Family & Multiple Applicants
Apply for Your Family
Every traveller who requires an ETA must have their own application, including eligible children and babies. A parent, guardian or authorised person may prepare an application for another traveller where permitted.
- Add Another Applicant within one checkout session
- Each applicant gets their own record, passport upload, photo and reference
- Automatic per-applicant price calculation
- Linked sub-references for family members (…-A, …-B)
Secure Online Payment
Pay Securely, Your Way
Complete your application and pay directly on the website through our secure, mobile-friendly checkout. Card processing is handled entirely by Stripe — we never collect or store raw card numbers.
VisaMastercardAmexApple PayGoogle PaySecure checkout powered by Stripe.
- HTTPS encryption across the entire website
- Secure Stripe checkout
- Automatic payment confirmation, reference and invoice
- Application status tracking
Stripe is our payment provider, supporting Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Link where available in your country.
Secure Checkout Encrypted Document Uploads
Check Your Application Status
Already applied? Track your application any time with your reference number and email address — from professional review through to decision updates.
International Customer Support
Questions about a new application, an existing case or a payment? Our support team assists travellers in every time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a UK ETA?
The UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is a digital travel permission for certain eligible travellers who do not normally need a visa for qualifying short visits to the United Kingdom. It is electronically linked to the passport used for the application.
Is this the official UK Government website?
No. ukelectronictravelauthorisation.com is an independent private UK ETA application assistance website operated by Premium Global Visas, a company registered in the Netherlands. We are not affiliated with the UK Government. Travellers may apply directly through the official UK Government service.
Who needs a UK ETA?
Eligibility depends on your nationality, passport, travel purpose, immigration status and individual circumstances. Eligible nationalities include the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, most EU countries, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and several Gulf states, among others. Use our eligibility checker to confirm.
How do I apply for a UK ETA?
With our assistance service you check your eligibility, complete the online application, upload your passport identity page and a recent photo, review your details, and pay securely. We then review your application for completeness and assist with submission.
How much does a UK ETA cost?
Premium Global Visas offers three package prices. For one applicant: Standard Service £60, Priority Service £80 and Super Priority Service £120. When two or more applicants apply and pay together, the reduced family/group rate applies to every applicant: Standard £50 per applicant, Priority £70 per applicant and Super Priority £100 per applicant. For example, two Standard applicants pay £100 in total, three pay £150, and so on. The package price is the total amount collected for the complete application-processing service, including payment of the applicable UK ETA application fee on your behalf. Our internal review target is within 24 hours for Standard, within 4 hours for Priority and within 15 minutes for Super Priority. These targets do not accelerate the UK Government’s decision. You may instead apply directly through the official UK Government service without using our professional service.
What does the package price include?
The package price is the total amount collected for the complete application-processing service, including payment of the applicable UK ETA application fee on your behalf. For one applicant: Standard £60, Priority £80 and Super Priority £120. When two or more applicants apply and pay together, the family/group rate applies to every applicant: Standard £50 per applicant, Priority £70 per applicant and Super Priority £100 per applicant. Customers complete the online application form and provide the required personal information, passport details, applicant photograph, supporting information and payment. The customer authorises Premium Global Visas to review the supplied information, prepare the UK ETA application, pay the applicable application fee and process or submit the application on the customer’s behalf.
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