The UK ETA is the Electronic Travel Authorisation introduced by the United Kingdom authorities in 2023. The ETA is a mandatory document for citizens of visa-free countries, including EU citizens.

Currently, the UK ETA application is available only for Qatari nationals, but the list of eligible countries will be extended soon.

The United Kingdom ETA pre-screens the incoming travelers to minimize any possible threats to the country.

The Electronic Travel Authorisation comes in the form of a multiple-entry permit allowing numerous visits to the United Kingdom, every one of which can be as long as 6 months. Moreover, the UK ETA stays valid for 2 years.

Travelers may use the approved travel authorisation for the purposes of tourism, business, and transit.

The application process is very intuitive and can be completed within minutes from the comfort of the applicant's home.

There are only two documents necessary to ensure a successful ETA application, including a valid passport and an applicant's face photograph.

Applications for the UK ETA should be submitted at least 3 business days before the planned trip.

Incoming visitors to the UK no longer need to fill out a Passenger Locator Form before their planned visit to the UK.

The form was introduced due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and was required of travelers entering the UK by air, road, and sea.

• UK ETA types

  The Electronic Travel Authorisation for the UK comes in one type.

  eVisa to the UK is a multiple-entry travel permit enabling a few visits lasting for up to 6 months each. The application process can be completed entirely online.

  Travelers can visit the UK using ETA for the following purposes:

  • tourism (visiting one's friends and family, going on vacation, exploring tourist destinations)
  • transit (when traveling through the UK to another country)
  • business (any business-related activities, such as meetings, conferences, training, negotiating a contract)

• List of eligible countries

  Citizens from the following countries are eligible to apply for the UK ETA:

  • Qatar

  The following countries will be eligible for the UK ETA application from February 2024:

  • Bahrain
  • Jordan
  • Kuwait
  • Oman
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE

• UK ETA application form

  Prepare the necessary documents and ensure that all have an appropriate validity period. Once prepared, start the application process by:

  1. Filling out an online application form (provide your data, passport details, and details concerning your trip to the UK).
  2. Uploading supporting documents (passport bio-data page and face photograph).
  3. Covering the fees (49 Euro) using any preferred method of online payment.
  4. Waiting for your eVisa to be approved. As soon as your electronic visa gets approved, it's delivered straight to the email address provided in the application form.

  Make sure to provide the data correctly and check if there are no mistakes in your form. Our team of experts is always checking if each application is error-free and contacts applicants who have some errors in their application.

  However, to avoid delays or issues with approval, make sure to put the data correctly in the first place.

• Validity period

  The UK Electronic Travel Authorisation stays valid for 2 years from the date of issue. 

  Please note that the UK eVisa is a multiple-entry travel authorization, allowing numerous stays in the Kingdom (up to 6 months each).

  Moreover, all applicants need to have a valid passport that will not expire for the next 6 months beyond the planned entry to the UK date.

• Transit information

  Anyone wishing to transit through the United Kingdom to any other country needs to make an eVisa application first.

  Have the online UK visa with you upon arrival to enter the United Kingdom without any issues.

• Requirements on arrival

  Currently, three documents are being checked upon arrival in the United Kingdom. All travelers need to show the following documents:

  • a valid passport that will not expire for the whole duration of the trip (at least 6 months beyond the intended entry date)
  • the approved UK ETA

Make sure to prepare the documents described in this section to make your online application successful.

When applying for the UK ETA, you will need:

• a valid passport
• a face photograph

Also, you will need to answer a few questions regarding your:

• upcoming trip to the UK (including arrival and departure dates)
• addresses you'll be staying at in the UK
• job
• criminal history
• other nationalities (if applicable)

Ensure that your passport will stay valid for the whole duration of the trip.