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UK ETA Travel Guide

Practical guides on eligibility, applications, requirements, country rules, travel tips, UK entry rules and payment help.

Our UK ETA Travel Guide brings together practical, plain-English guidance on the UK Electronic Travel Authorisation — from checking whether you need one, to preparing a complete application, understanding the cost and processing time, and travelling with family. Each guide is written to help you avoid common mistakes and make informed decisions.

Premium Global Visas is an independent private application-processing service and is not affiliated with the UK Government. UK ETA decisions are made solely by the relevant UK authorities. You can also apply directly through the official UK Government service without using our service.

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.

January 12, 2026 · 2 min read

Requirements

UK ETA Requirements

Exactly what you need to apply for a UK ETA: passport, photo, email, payment method and the additional information you may be asked for.

January 10, 2026 · 1 min read

Payment & Application Help

UK ETA Cost Explained

Standard £60, Priority £80 or Super Priority £120 per applicant, with reduced family/group rates when two or more apply and pay together.

January 8, 2026 · 2 min read

Application

UK ETA Processing Time

How long a UK ETA decision may take, what affects processing, and why no private service can promise a faster government decision.

January 5, 2026 · 1 min read

UK Entry Rules

UK ETA vs UK Visitor Visa

The key differences between the digital UK ETA and a traditional UK visa — and how to tell which one you need.

December 28, 2025 · 1 min read

Travel Tips

UK ETA for Children and Families

Every traveller needs their own ETA — including babies. How family applications work and how to prepare one application session for everyone.

December 20, 2025 · 1 min read

Application

Common UK ETA Application Mistakes

Passport number typos, poor photos and mismatched names — the avoidable errors that slow applications down, and how to avoid them.

December 15, 2025 · 1 min read

UK Entry Rules

Do I Need a UK ETA for Transit?

Certain transit situations involving UK border control can require an ETA. How to check whether your connection is affected.

December 8, 2025 · 1 min read

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