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UK ETA Application

The ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) is an automated system that determines the eligibility of travellers wishing to enter the UK.

Passport information is automatically entered through the electronic passport scanning programme.

The UK ETA system is much faster than traditional visa applications and does not require embassy visits or interviews.

The UK ETA allows stays of up to 6 months and permits multiple entries.

The ETA is valid for up to 2 years from the date of approval.

Applicant / Passport Information

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Enter the family name exactly as shown on your passport.

On passport **family name (Last Name / Surname)**Find.
If the name **Contains non-English characters**if applicable, At the bottom of the passport photo page **MRZ code (>>LASTNAME>>)**for reference.

Enter your name (including middle name) exactly as on passport.

On passport first name (First Name) and middle name (Middle Name)Find.
If the name Contains non-English charactersif applicable, At the bottom of the passport photo page MRZ code (>>GIVEN>>NAMES>>)for reference.

Enter the passport number exactly as shown on your passport.

Passport number is on the passport photo page Top rightis located at.
For accuracy, at the bottom left of the photo page MRZ codecan also be used for reference.

Select the country that issued your passport.

As shown on passport or travel document Nationality (Citizenship) Select a country.

As shown on passport Select the exact issue date.

Issue date is the date the passport was officially issued.
Entering an incorrect date may cause issues with your application.

As shown on passport Select the exact expiry date.

Expiry date is the date the passport validity ends.
Entering an incorrect date may cause issues with your application.

Nationality shown on passport(Citizenship) Select a country.

As shown on passport or travel document Nationality (Citizenship) CountrySelect.

As shown on passport Select your exact date of birth.

As shown on passport Same date as date of birthMust be selected.
Entering an incorrect date may cause issues with your application.

Your birth Select a country.

As stated in official documents Country of BirthSelect.

Face Photo / ID Photo

Face Photo Requirements - Required Guidelines for Application

Face PhotoPlease submit.

For identity verification Face Photois required.

Background must have Objects or other peopleno obstructions.

Head, shoulders, upper bodyAll must be visible in the photo.

Face Photo Sample

Face Photo Examples

  • Correct Background

    ✅ Correct Background

    Background is simple and clear.

  • Background with Shadows

    ❌ Background with Shadows

    Photos with shadows are not accepted.

  • Incorrect Background

    ❌ Incorrect Background

    A plain background is required.

  • Clear Face Visible

    ✅ Clear Face Visible

    Face is clearly visible and not obscured.

  • Face Obscured

    ❌ Face Obscured

    Photos with covered head or face are not allowed.

  • Accessories

    ❌ Accessories

    Hats and sunglasses are not allowed.

Additional Nationality / Citizenship

72Please check your email within the specified time.

Enter a valid email address (e.g. example@example.com).

Re-enter your email address to confirm.

Enter the same email address as above.

Your home address

Current primary Enter your address.
If applicable, Enter additional address details (Yes: Building name, floor).
If applicable, Enter additional address details (Yes: Building name, floor).
Postal CodeEnter.
Currently residing CityEnter.
Currently residing Select a country.
This must match the country on official documents.

Eligibility Questions

  • You must declare convictions from all countries.
  • Excluding convictions for activities legal in the UK, such as trade union membership or same-sex relationships.
  • War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
  • Terrorist activities (including support or membership of terrorist organisations)
  • Support for extremist groups or expressing extremist views