Travel Authorization Information

Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)

What Is It? An ETA gives you permission to travel to the UK for up to 6 months for tourism, business, short-term study and allows you to layover/transit through a UK airport.

Relevance: Starting January 8, 2025 it will be required for more than 40 visa-exempt countries (including Canada and the US). View the full list of nationalities that need to apply here.

The cost to apply is 10 pounds and the decision is typically received within 3 working days. Your ETA will last for 2 years and is linked to the passport that you apply with.

Resources:
General information on ETA.
Check when you are able to apply.

Apply for ETA:
Click here to download the UK ETA App on the Apple Store.
Click here to download the UK ETA App on the Google Play Store.
Click here to apply online.

UK Visa Requirements

Click here to view the list of countries and territories who need a visa to enter or transit the UK. Registration and payment for SSIB 2025 are required before a visa letter can be issued. After successfully registering, please email [email protected] to request a visa invitation letter, which will be generated for you.