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Electronic travel authorization

GOV.UK says most visitors need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) or a visa, and that you usually need an ETA rather than a visa if you’re from Europe, the USA, Australia, Canada or certain other countries. An ETA costs £20 and lasts for 2 years or until your passport expires, whichever is sooner; a Standard Visitor visa costs £135 for up to 6 months. As a Standard Visitor you can usually stay in the UK for up to 6 months. Some people do not need an ETA, for example those with a British or Irish passport, or with permission to live, work or study in the UK.

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Electronic travel authorisation

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GOV.UK says your identity document (for example your passport or identity card) will be checked when you arrive at a UK port or airport, and that it should be valid for the whole of your stay.

What you need to know

  1. Regime

    Electronic travel authorization

  2. Detail

    Max stay · 180 days

  3. Notes

    GOV.UK says most visitors need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) or a visa, and that you usually need an ETA rather than a visa if you’re from Europe, the USA, Australia, Canada or certain other countries. An ETA costs £20 and lasts for 2 years or until your passport expires, whichever is sooner; a Standard Visitor visa costs £135 for up to 6 months. As a Standard Visitor you can usually stay in the UK for up to 6 months. Some people do not need an ETA, for example those with a British or Irish passport, or with permission to live, work or study in the UK.

  4. Passport validity

    GOV.UK says your identity document (for example your passport or identity card) will be checked when you arrive at a UK port or airport, and that it should be valid for the whole of your stay.

  5. Proof of funds

    GOV.UK says visitors must be able to show that they can support themselves and their dependants during the trip, or have funding from someone else. No official source we could read states an amount.

Before you go

  • Check your travel document validity.
  • Review any official updates.
  • Keep contact details for the relevant authorities.

Entry requirements can change: always confirm the latest information with the competent authorities before departure.