Visiting the UK in 2025? What You Need to Know About the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)
Are you planning a trip to the UK in the coming year?
Whether for tourism, visiting family and friends, or business, ensure you have the proper entry requirements sorted out in advance. Starting January 8, 2025, you may need the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA).
Who Can Apply for a UK ETA?
The ability to apply for an ETA depends on a few key factors:
The date you'll be traveling to the UK
Your nationality, as shown on your passport
You don't need an ETA if any of the following apply to you:
You have a valid UK visa
You have permission to live, work, or study in the UK (including settled or pre-settled status or right of abode)
You are a British or Irish citizen
You are traveling with a British Overseas Territories passport
You live in Ireland and travel from there to Guernsey, Jersey, or the Isle of Man.
If you have dual citizenship with Britain or Ireland, you also don't need an ETA - use your British, Irish, or other passport with a certificate of entitlement.
What Can You Do with a UK ETA?
The ETA allows you to visit the UK for up to 6 months for activities like:
Tourism
Visiting family and friends
Business
Short-term study
You cannot, however:
Stay in the UK for longer than 6 months
Do paid or unpaid work for a UK company or as a self-employed person (unless it's a permitted paid engagement or event, or you have the Creative Worker visa concession)
Claim public funds (benefits)
Live in the UK through frequent or successive visits
Marry or register a civil partnership (you'll need a Marriage Visitor visa for that)
How Much Does a UK ETA Cost?
Applying for a UK ETA costs £10 per person, including babies and children. Once you've submitted your application, you cannot get a refund.
To apply, you'll need:
The passport you'll be traveling with (not a photocopy or digital version)
Access to your email account
A credit/debit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay
Photos of your passport and your face
You don't need to provide any details about your travel plans. The fastest way to apply is through the UK ETA app.
We’re happy to help you plan your adventure in the UK. Contact us to get started.
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