Official ETA ｜HELP

If you hold nationality from Qatar:
You are required to have an ETA if you plan to travel to the UK on or after 15 November 2023. Applications will be accepted starting 25 October.

If you are a citizen of Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, or the United Arab Emirates:
An ETA is mandatory if your travel to the UK is on or after 22 February 2024. The application process will commence on 1 February 2024.

For nationals of other countries:
There is no current need to apply for an ETA. Additional nationalities will be incorporated into the scheme in the future.

You are exempt from needing an ETA if you possess any of the following:

– A British or Irish passport
– Authorization to live, work, or study in the UK
– A visa to enter the UK

If you reside in Ireland but are not an Irish citizen, you won’t require an ETA provided all the following conditions are met:

– You have legal residence in Ireland
– You don’t need a visa to enter the UK
– Your entry into the UK is from Ireland, Guernsey, Jersey, or the Isle of Man

Proof of residence in Ireland can be established by presenting any one of the following documents:

– Irish driving license
– Irish learner permit
– Medical card
– GP visit card
– European Health Insurance Card
– Irish Residence Permit
– Permanent Residence Certificate
– Temporary Residence Certificate
– National Age Card

The document must meet the following criteria:

– It must be original
– It must be issued by the Irish government
– It must be valid at the time of travel

Individuals under the age of 16 will not be required to present a document.

To apply, you must submit your application online at eta-official.com Applications can also be made on behalf of others.

Every traveler, including children and infants, must secure their own ETA.

Decisions are typically rendered within three working days, though expedited decisions may be available.

The process may extend beyond three working days if additional verifications are necessary.

Your ETA will be valid for a duration of 2 years. If your passport has less than 2 years of validity remaining, you will need to acquire a new ETA.

The ETA allows for multiple visits to the UK. However, you must either utilize an ePassport gate if eligible or consult with a Border Force officer for entry into the UK.

Possession of an ETA does not assure admission into the UK.

You are required to apply for one of the following:

– A Standard Visitor visa for visiting the UK
– A Temporary Work – Creative Worker visa for entering the UK as a creative worker
– A transit visa for transiting through the UK

Obtaining an ETA will be more expedient and simpler than acquiring a UK visa for EU visitors. Completing the online form should only take a few minutes. EU citizens must apply for their ETA several days prior to their travel to the UK. The application form will require the following information:

– Personal Details: This includes the full name and date of birth.
– Passport Information: This includes the passport number, and its expiry and issue dates.
– Contact Details: This includes the telephone number and email address.
– Travel Itinerary: This includes the date of arrival in the UK.

Once the form is filled out and the associated fees are paid, the visa waiver for the EU visitor will be processed by the UK authorities.

Once the ETA is approved, it will be directly sent to the email address provided during the application.