What is the UK ETA?
The UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is a digital permission to travel that visa-exempt visitors need before entering the United Kingdom. It is electronically linked to your passport — there is no sticker or stamp.
An ETA lets you visit the UK for tourism, business, study, or transit for up to six months per stay. It is valid for two years and covers multiple trips, so you only apply once.
Valid 2 years
Or until your passport expires
100% online
No appointment, no embassy visit
£20 gov fee
Official UK Home Office charge
Linked to passport
Digital — nothing to print
ETA vs UK Visa
Who needs a UK ETA?
What can you do with a UK ETA?
Tourism
Sightseeing and holidays across the UK.
Business
Meetings, conferences and events.
Visit family & friends
Stay with loved ones in the UK.
Short study
Courses of up to six months.
Medical visits
Private medical treatment.
Transit
Connecting through UK airports.
How long does an ETA last?
2 years
Total validity
Or until your passport expires
6 months
Per visit
Maximum stay on each trip
Unlimited
Entries
Travel as often as you like
What you'll need
Valid passport
Biometric, with a blank page
Email address
Your ETA is sent here
Phone number
For status updates
Payment method
Card or digital wallet
How to apply in 4 steps
Fill the form
Answer a few simple questions online — it takes about 10 minutes.
Upload passport
Add a photo of your passport and a selfie from your phone.
Expert review
Our team checks every detail before submitting to the Home Office.
Get approved
Receive your ETA by email — linked digitally to your passport.
Nationalities that can apply
+ over 80 more visa-exempt nationalities. See the full list →
Why thousands apply with us
Expert review
Every application is checked by a specialist before submission.
Priority processing
Most priority applications are usually issued within 4 hours. If it takes longer, our team will support the customer.
24/7 support
Real people on hand around the clock in Arabic and English.
Bank-grade security
Your data is encrypted and never shared with third parties.
Money-back guarantee
Not approved? We refund our service fee in full, no questions.
Bilingual service
Apply and get help fully in Arabic or English, end to end.
Simple, all-inclusive pricing
Includes the £20 government fee, expert review, and support.
Standard
£90
Usually issued within 24 hours
- Government fee included
- Expert application review
- 24/7 bilingual support
- Money-back guarantee
Priority
£99
Usually issued within 4 hours
- Everything in Standard
- 15-minute priority processing
- Front-of-queue review
- Live status notifications
What our applicants say
"Incredibly fast. I applied in the morning and had my UK ETA approved before lunch. The Arabic support made everything easy."
Fatima A.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
"The expert review caught a mistake I'd made on my form. Worth every penny for the peace of mind before a big trip."
James R.
Chicago, United States
"Smooth from start to finish. Did the whole thing on my phone and got the confirmation by email in under 20 minutes."
Aisha M.
Dubai, UAE
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get a UK ETA?
Most ETAs are issued within a few hours. With our Priority service, applications are usually issued within 4 hours. We recommend applying at least three days before travel.
How much does a UK ETA cost?
The UK government fee is £20. Our all-inclusive service starts at £90 for Standard and £99 for Priority, covering expert review, 24/7 support, and our money-back guarantee.
How long is the ETA valid for?
A UK ETA is valid for two years, or until your passport expires — whichever comes first. It allows multiple visits of up to six months each during that period.
Do children need their own ETA?
Yes. Every traveller needs their own ETA, including infants and children. You can apply for your whole family in a single session through our service.
What happens if my application is refused?
Refusals are rare thanks to our expert review. If your application is not approved, we refund our service fee in full under our money-back guarantee.
Ready to apply for your UK ETA?
Most applications are usually issued within 4 hours. If it takes longer, our team will support the customer.
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