UK ETA: official website, fee and validity
The UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is an online travel authorisation for visiting United Kingdom, issued by the UK Home Office. Apply only on the official website below.
Official website (UK Home Office) →- Fee
- £20, online or in the UK ETA app. You can't get a refund after you apply.
- How long it lasts
- 2 years, or until your passport expires, whichever is sooner. You can travel to the UK as many times as you want while it is valid.
- Processing time
- Usually a decision by email within a day. It can take up to 3 working days.
- When to apply
- Don't travel until you get the email confirming you have an ETA.
- How long you can stay
- Up to 6 months, for tourism, visiting family and friends, business or short-term study.
Use the official website. Other websites may charge more, and you can't get a faster decision through them. Avoid websites that imitate government services.
Which passports need what for United Kingdom
Our verified entry rule for each passport we cover. Not every passport uses the UK ETA: open your passport's page to see exactly what you need.
- Argentina: Travel authorisation
- Australia: Travel authorisation
- Brazil: Travel authorisation
- Canada: Travel authorisation
- Chile: Travel authorisation
- China: Visa needed
- France: Travel authorisation
- Germany: Travel authorisation
- India: Visa needed
- Israel: Travel authorisation
- Italy: Travel authorisation
- Japan: Travel authorisation
- Malaysia: Travel authorisation
- Mexico: Travel authorisation
- Netherlands: Travel authorisation
- New Zealand: Travel authorisation
- Singapore: Travel authorisation
- South Korea: Travel authorisation
- Spain: Travel authorisation
- Ukraine: Visa needed
- United States: Travel authorisation
Official sources
Checked against the source on 2026-10-28
Informational only, not legal advice. Fees and rules change: check the official website before you apply. We are not affiliated with any government.