{"id":291251,"date":"2024-12-18T08:00:52","date_gmt":"2024-12-18T08:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/blog\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-electronic-travel-authorisation-scheme-eta\/"},"modified":"2025-03-14T15:00:49","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T15:00:49","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-about-eta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/en-us\/blog\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-eta\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to Know About the Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme (ETA)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;HEADER &#8211; ETA Scheme&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_center&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=&#8221;Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) Guide&#8221; subhead=&#8221;everything you need to know ahead of the UK launch &#8221; admin_label=&#8221;SECTION &#8211; ETA Scheme Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;3vw&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.7em&#8221; subhead_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#414042&#8243; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/iStock-1327882500.jpg&#8221; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; button_one_text__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221;][\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;INTRODUCTION &#8211; ETA Scheme&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(0,0,0,0)&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;INTRODUCTION &#8211; ETA Scheme&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;TEXT &#8211; Introduction Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0%||0%||true|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The UK Government recently announced their plans to transform the UK border by introducing more streamlined, digital systems. It\u2019s a move with progressive ambition: the improvements are planned to enhance the experience of travellers and make entering and leaving the UK far more efficient.<\/p>\n<p>As part of this digital transformation, the Government are developing an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme, like the approach taken by countries such as Australia and the US towards border security.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we take a deeper look at ETAs and provide you with a rundown of everything you need to know ahead of the rollout in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/iStock-978638864.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Express Travel logo&#8221; title_text=&#8221;British Border Control Sign View&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/snowfalltravel.com\/products\/junction&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|||12px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||22px|false|false&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset2&#8243; box_shadow_spread=&#8221;4px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider show_divider=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;MAIN BODY &#8211; ETA Scheme List (Part 1)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#f7f7f7&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||-3px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;75px|0px|44px|0px|false|false&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;rgba(255,186,96,0.6)&#8221; border_color_right=&#8221;#5b8cb1&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_4,3_4&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;ROW &#8211; What is an ETA? &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;55px|0px|55px|0px|true|false&#8221; use_custom_width=&#8221;on&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;SUBTITLE &#8211; What is an ETA?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0%||0%||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What is an ETA?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;TEXT &#8211; What is an ETA? (Part 1)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; ul_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0%||0%||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Put simply, an ETA is permission to travel to the UK for people without a visa. It will replace Electronic Visa Waivers (EVW) required by travellers from certain nations, making UK visits cheaper and longer-lasting.<\/p>\n<p>From 2025, anyone travelling to the United Kingdom will need an ETA regardless of the purpose of the visit. Unless you are exempt, you must apply for a UK ETA before you travel. Visitors from several countries (see below) will need an ETA to:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li>Come to the UK for up to 6 months of tourism.<\/li>\n<li>Come to the UK for up to 3 months on the Creative Worker visa concession.<\/li>\n<li>Transit through the UK, even if they are not going through UK border control.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Each qualifying traveller will require an ETA, including babies and children.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Travel Talks promo&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.69)&#8221; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_direction=&#8221;90deg&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0.53) 0%|rgba(10,10,10,0.17) 100%&#8221; background_color_gradient_start=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0.53)&#8221; background_color_gradient_end=&#8221;rgba(10,10,10,0.17)&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMAGE-Abstract-UK-Map.jpg&#8221; background_blend=&#8221;overlay&#8221; min_height=&#8221;681.2px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||146px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;15px||209px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_4,1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;28px&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;4%||4%||true|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||1px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">NATIONALS THAT WILL REQUIRE AN ETA<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Passengers with a <strong>British<\/strong> or <strong>Irish<\/strong> passport, diplomats and those already granted permission to enter or remain in the country, will <strong>not<\/strong> need a UK ETA to travel to the UK.<\/p>\n<p><strong>EU nationals<\/strong> can apply for a UK ETA from 5 March 2025, to enter the UK on or after 2nd April 2025.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Non-EU nationals<\/strong> will need either a UK ETA or a visa to travel to the UK, depending on the length and purpose of their visit. They can apply for an ETA now, for travel to the UK on or after 8th January 2025.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ETA.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Screenshot&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;MAIN BODY &#8211; ETA Scheme List (Part 2)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; min_height=&#8221;591px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-284px||-79px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;75px|0px|32px|0px|false|false&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;rgba(255,186,96,0.6)&#8221; border_color_right=&#8221;#5b8cb1&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_4,3_4&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;ROW &#8211; How Does an ETA Work?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.0&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||60px||false|false&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;SUBTITLE &#8211; How does an ETA Work&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0%||0%||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How Does an ETA Work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;TEXT &#8211; How does an ETA Work?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; ul_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0%||0%||true|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>An ETA will be electronically linked to an individual\u2019s passport. Those that require an ETA will be able to apply through a new \u2018UK ETA app\u2019 or via the gov.uk website at a cost of \u00a316 (approx $20.68) per applicant.<\/p>\n<p>When applying for an ETA you will be expected to:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li>Pay the \u00a316 ($20.68) application fee<\/li>\n<li>Provide passport details<\/li>\n<li>Provide a valid photo<\/li>\n<li>Answer a set of questions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>A decision will be made within 3 working days, upon which the ETA remains valid for two years or until the holder\u2019s passport expires.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;MAIN BODY &#8211; ETA Scheme List (Part 3)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#f7f7f7&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;75px|0px|42px|0px|false|false&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;rgba(255,186,96,0.6)&#8221; border_color_right=&#8221;#5b8cb1&#8243; 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_builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0%||0%||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Those who are legally resident in Ireland and are of a nationality that does not usually require a visa to enter the UK will NOT be required to obtain an ETA when travelling to the UK from a Common Travel Area \u2013 provided they hold an exemption document.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;INTRODUCTION &#8211; ETA Scheme&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(0,0,0,0)&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-30px||-14px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column 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style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Nationals from non-EU countries wil be the first to take advantage of the scheme, with travellers able to apply via an official &#8216;UK ETA app&#8217; which promises a decision within 3 working days.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;More ABOUT ETA on gov.uk&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/iStock-172175644.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Union Jack waving in the wind.&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Flag of Great Britain II&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/snowfalltravel.com\/products\/junction&#8221; 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