ETA Guide
The ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) is a digital permission to travel to the UK linked to your passport.
What is an ETA?
An ETA allows you travel to the UK for upto 6 months for selected countries instead of having to apply for a visitor visa. It is an online process which can be completed remotely with out having to visit any embassies or physical stickers on your passport. It securely stores your visa details, such as visa type, expiry date, and any specific conditions of stay. Accessible from any device, it simplifies updates, such as changes in address or personal details. With ETA, there’s no risk of losing physical proof, and you can easily prove your status online when needed.
Eligible Countries
The following countries are eligible for ETAs
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- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Australia
- The Bahamas
- Bahrain
- Barbados
- Belize
- Botswana
- Brazil
- Brunei
- Canada
- Chile
- Costa Rica
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Guyana
- Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (including British national overseas)
- Israel
- Japan
- Kiribati
- Kuwait
- Macao Special Administrative Region
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Marshall Islands
- Mauritius
- Mexico
- Federated States of Micronesia
- Nauru
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- Oman
- Palau
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Qatar
- Samoa
- Saudi Arabia
- Seychelles
- Singapore
- Solomon Islands
- South Korea
- St Kitts and Nevis
- St Lucia
- St Vincent and the Grenadines
- Taiwan (if you have a passport issued by Taiwan that includes in it the number of the identification card issued by the competent authority in Taiwan)
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tuvalu
- United Arab Emirates
- United States
- Uruguay
After 2 Aptil 2025 the following countries can also travel to the UK with an ETA - Andorra
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Monaco
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- San Marino
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Vatican City
If your country is not listed above, then you will need to apply for standard visitor visa as now.
How to Apply
You can apply to the Home Office website for an ETA but if you need assistance or immigration advice , MRK Immigration can review your application , offer consultancy advice and submit the visa application on your behlaf from a Fee of £99 which includes Government Fees.
What Information Do I need to provide
Complete our online form , you will need to
Upload or take a foto of your passport.
upload a standard passport type foto of yourself
Pay the applicable Fee
How Many Days Does It Take for ETA
Our Standard Service for ETA takes upto 5-7 days with a fee of £99
Our Express Service for ETA takes upto 3-5 days with a fee of £149
FAQs
Are Multiple Entries allowed on ETA?
Yes , you can travel to UK with the same ETA multiple times within the 6 month period
Can my children travel with me on my ETA ?
No, each child will have to apply for an ETA in thier own right.
Can I Work in the UK with an ETA
No, you cannot work with an ETA, However, you can use your ETA to attend business conferences or meetings and do other permitted activities under the Business Visit visa.
Whats the difference between ETA + standard visitor visa?
An ETA only grants permission to travel to the UK. It does not give the holder the right to enter the country. It does not guarantee entry to England, Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland.
Travelers with an ETA still need to seek permission to enter the UK at the border. This is done by going through an electronic passport gate (eGate), if available, or seeing a UK Border Force officer.
An ETA is required for non-visa nationals who do not hold a visa or have any other UK immigration status in the UK, including transit passengers.
On the other hand, a UK Standard Visitor visa allows individuals to enter and remain in the UK for six months or less for tourism, visiting family and friends, short-term studies, permitted business activities, and transit.
Can I apply for the ETA now but travel in a month or two?
Travelers should apply for an ETA before booking travel. The Home Office will not restrict how far in advance travelers can apply for an ETA. Travelers can apply for an ETA whenever they wish, so long as they do it at least three days before their travel date.
The ETA will be valid for two years or as long as the passport it is linked to remains valid.
Can I appeal my case if my ETA was denied or canceled?
No. There is no right to administrative review or appeal against a decision made on an ETA application.
If refused an ETA, a traveler can apply for a UK visa instead, where the application process allows for a more thorough consideration.
However, the Judicial Review process allows applicants to challenge a decision they believe to be unlawful.
Why Use MRK Immigration for ETA application
Although you could apply directly , Using MRK Immigration Services will ensure that our experienced team has reviewed your application and verifed your application details for any mistakes or un needed information.
Need Assistance?
If you need support with the ETA application or have questions about immigration status or employment obligations, MRK Consultancy can help. We offer specialist advice and training for employers, as well as assistance for individuals moving to the new eVisa system.
Contact us today for more information
