United Kingdom / Electronic Travel Authorisation
UK ETA Application
Apply for your UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) quickly and easily. Travel to the United Kingdom for tourism, business, or eligible short stays under the UK ETA scheme.
UK ETA Key Facts
Complete UK ETA Service
Total ≈ US $63.71 per applicant
Amounts in U.S. dollars (approx): Government £20.00 ≈ US $27.03 · VisaSoul service £27.14 ≈ US $36.68 · Total £47.14 ≈ US $63.71. The £20.00 UK ETA government fee is collected separately by the Home Office; our £27.14 service fee is what VisaSoul charges.
About your UK ETA
What is the UK ETA?
- Your ETA cannot be extended or renewed while you are in the United Kingdom.
Who is eligible?
Documents required
- A valid passport (a biometric or e-Passport with an electronic chip).
- A valid email address to receive your ETA authorisation.
- A method of payment for the ETA fee (debit/credit card).
- A photo may be required if your passport chip cannot be read electronically.
Application steps
- Complete the online application with your personal and passport details.
- Answer the ETA eligibility questions.
- Pay the ETA application fee securely online.
- Receive your ETA authorisation by email, linked to your passport.
Fees & processing time
- Fee: GBP 20 total (payable online by debit or credit card).
- Processing time: most applications are decided within 3 working days — many within a few hours. We recommend applying before booking travel.
Validity & conditions
- Valid for 2 years from approval, or until your passport expires.
- Multiple entries during the validity period.
- Stays of up to 6 months per visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Disclaimer: VisaSoul is an independent visa assistance service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an official partner of the UK Home Office, UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), any embassy, consulate, or immigration authority. ETA approval is controlled by the UK authorities and cannot be guaranteed.
More about the UK ETA
Apply for your UK ETA \u2014 the full journey
Where can I check official United Kingdom entry requirements?
For authoritative entry requirements, always check UK Government and Visit Britain. VisaSoul is an independent visa assistance service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an official partner of UK Government or any embassy, consulate or immigration authority. Entry decisions are made by the authorities and cannot be guaranteed.
Official sources: UK Government · Visit Britain
What is checked & how the application works
What is checked on a UK ETA application
Your name and passport number exactly as printed on the passport
The passport has enough validity left for the whole trip
Travel dates and the length of stay match what you declared
Proof of accommodation and onward or return travel is consistent
Your flight reservation, hotel booking and travel insurance agree on the dates
Any extra travellers are listed with their own passport details
How the application works
Apply, review, pay, receive your document
Complete the four steps, and our team reviews the details before submission. Once the authorities issue your document, the confirmation and receipt are emailed to you.