How to Apply for a UK ETA

Step 1 — Check your eligibility

Before starting an application, confirm that your nationality is covered by the UK ETA scheme and that your travel purpose is permitted. Eligibility can depend on your nationality, passport, travel purpose, immigration status and individual circumstances.

You can use our eligibility checker for a quick indication of whether the UK ETA scheme generally applies to your nationality, then read our full UK ETA requirements guide before you begin.

Step 2 — Prepare your documents

You will need a valid passport from an ETA-eligible nationality, a recent digital photograph of yourself, a working email address and a valid online payment method.

• Passport identity page (clear, all four corners visible)
• Recent photo with a plain background and neutral expression
• Email address you check regularly
• A debit or credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), or Apple Pay, Google Pay or Link where available

Step 3 — Complete the application

Enter your passport details exactly as printed, provide your personal and contact information, and answer the required background questions. With Premium Global Visas, your application is reviewed for completeness and obvious inconsistencies before submission assistance.

Step 4 — Pay and receive confirmation

The total price depends on the selected Premium Global Visas assistance package and the number of applicants. For one applicant: £60 (Standard), £80 (Priority) or £120 (Super Priority). When two or more applicants apply and pay together, the family/group rate applies to every applicant: £50 (Standard), £70 (Priority) or £100 (Super Priority) per applicant. After reviewing the total, you pay securely online through Stripe. You then receive an application reference, a payment confirmation and an electronic invoice by email.

See our UK ETA cost explained guide for a full breakdown of the package prices and family/group rates.