Your UK ETA, done for you.
Visiting the UK without a visa? You need an ETA before you travel. We check your answers and photo, submit the application to the Home Office for you and track it to a decision, for one all-in price of £49 including the government fee.
You can also apply yourself on the official UK government service at gov.uk/eta for £20. We are not the Home Office.
What is a UK ETA?
The Electronic Travel Authorisation is the UK's entry requirement for visitors who do not need a visa. It is not a visa: it is a quick digital check, linked to your passport, that you must hold before you board a plane, train or ferry to the UK.
Airlines and carriers check for it before you travel. Once granted, it covers tourism, visiting family, business meetings and short courses for two years.
Who needs a UK ETA?
If you can visit the UK without a visa, you almost certainly need an ETA. Not sure? Start the application and we check your eligibility first.
You need an ETA
You do not need one
How does applying with us work?
Three steps. You tell us about your trip once, and a consultant handles everything after that.
Tell us who is travelling
Enter your passport details and planned arrival date. It takes about five minutes.
We check and submit
A consultant checks every answer and your photo, then submits your ETA to the Home Office for you.
Travel to the UK
Your ETA is linked to your passport. We confirm the decision by email, usually within 3 working days.
What do you need to apply?
Your passport
The passport you will travel on. The ETA is linked to it electronically.
A photo of your face
Taken against a plain background. We check it meets Home Office rules before submitting.
Email and address
So we can send you the decision and keep you updated along the way.
Your arrival date
Roughly when you plan to land in the UK, so we can make sure you are covered in time.
Should you apply yourself or with us?
Applying yourself at gov.uk/eta costs £20, the Home Office fee. A mistake can mean a refusal and a full visa application instead, so here is what we add on top of that fee.
| Feature | Applying yourself | Schengen Visa Consultancy |
|---|---|---|
| Home Office fee | £20, paid by you on top of any help | Included in £49 |
| Answers | Checked by nobody before you submit | Every answer checked by a consultant |
| Photo | A rejected photo means starting again | Checked against Home Office rules first |
| Submission | You work through the application yourself | We submit it on your behalf |
| Tracking | You watch your inbox and hope | We track it and email you the decision |
How much does a UK ETA cost?
£49 per traveller covers the £20 Home Office fee and our full service. One price, no surprises. There is nothing extra to pay at the end, and we tell you straight away if you turn out not to need an ETA.
Most decisions arrive within 3 working days. Apply as soon as your trip is booked, and at least a week before you fly.
UK ETA application
Usually decided within 3 working days
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Who needs a UK ETA?
Visitors who do not need a visa for short trips to the UK, for example citizens of the USA, Canada, Australia and EU countries, need an ETA before they travel. British and Irish citizens do not, and neither does anyone who already holds a UK visa or permission to live, work or study in the UK.
How long is an ETA valid?
Two years, or until your passport expires if that is sooner. It covers multiple visits of up to 6 months each.
What does the £49 include?
Everything: the Home Office ETA fee, a consultant checking your answers and photo, submitting the application for you, and tracking it to a decision.
How far in advance should I apply?
Most decisions arrive within 3 working days, but some take longer. Apply as soon as your trip is booked, and at least a week before you fly to be safe.
Do children need their own ETA?
Yes. Every traveller needs their own ETA, including babies and children. Each one is a separate application.
Do I need an ETA to transit through the UK?
If you pass through UK border control, yes. If you stay airside and do not pass through border control, you may not need one. Rules for airside transit can change, so check with your airline before you fly.
Does an ETA guarantee entry?
No. It gives you permission to travel. Border Force still decides at the border, so bring what you would for any visit.
What happens if my ETA is refused?
There is no appeal, but you can apply for a UK Standard Visitor visa instead. We explain the decision and can help you with the visa application.
What if I get a new passport?
An ETA is linked to the passport you applied with. A new passport needs a new ETA.
Can I apply for a UK ETA myself?
Yes. The official route is the UK government: you can apply yourself at gov.uk/eta or in the official UK ETA app for £20. We are not the Home Office. Our £49 service includes that £20 fee and adds a consultant check of your answers and photo, submission for you and tracking to a decision.
Do dual nationals need a UK ETA?
British and Irish citizens do not need an ETA, and that includes dual nationals, who cannot apply for one. If you are a dual British citizen, travel on your valid British passport, or on your other passport with a certificate of entitlement, or your airline may refuse to let you board.
Does a UK ETA cover Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man?
Yes. A UK ETA lets you travel to the UK, Jersey, Guernsey or the Isle of Man, so you do not need a separate one for the islands.
Can I get a refund?
Our fee is not refundable if your ETA is refused, as set out in our refund policy. The £20 Home Office fee is paid to the UK government, not to us, so we cannot refund it.
Ready for your UK trip?
Five minutes from you, the rest from us. £49 all-in, Home Office fee included.