UK ETA
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About UK ETA
The UK ETA app lets you apply for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to come to the UK.
Who can use the app
Find out who can apply at: https://www.gov.uk/electronic-travel-authorisation. You can apply for someone else if they are with you.
If you are applying for someone else and they are not with you, apply online: https://www.gov.uk/electronic-travel-authorisation.
How it works
1. Take a photo of your passport.
2. If your passport has a chip and your phone can make contactless payments, access the chip in your passport using your phone.
3. Scan your face using the camera on your phone.
4. Take a photo of yourself.
5. Answer questions about yourself.
6. Pay for your application.
Before you start
You need to be in a well-lit area, so you can take a good quality photo of yourself.
You need:
• the passport you will use to travel to the UK - not a photocopy
• a credit card, debit card or Apple Pay
• access to your emails
You need take photos of the:
• passport
• face of the person applying
You do not need to enter your travel details.
Applying takes around 10 minutes.
You need to use:
• an iPhone 7 or newer
• iOS 15 or later
What happens next
You'll usually get a decision within 3 working days, and you may get a quicker decision. Occasionally, it may take longer than 3 working days. We'll link your ETA to the passport you applied with. You must use this passport to travel to the UK.
You do not need anything else, including your:
• decision email
• reference number
For more information see https://www.gov.uk/electronic-travel-authorisation.
Privacy and security
The app is safe and secure. Your personal information will not be stored in the app or on the phone when you finish using it.
For information on staying safe online please visit the UK Cyber Aware website.
Accessibility
Our accessibility statement can be found at:
https://confirm-your-identity.homeoffice.gov.uk/register/eta-app-accessibility
Who can use the app
Find out who can apply at: https://www.gov.uk/electronic-travel-authorisation. You can apply for someone else if they are with you.
If you are applying for someone else and they are not with you, apply online: https://www.gov.uk/electronic-travel-authorisation.
How it works
1. Take a photo of your passport.
2. If your passport has a chip and your phone can make contactless payments, access the chip in your passport using your phone.
3. Scan your face using the camera on your phone.
4. Take a photo of yourself.
5. Answer questions about yourself.
6. Pay for your application.
Before you start
You need to be in a well-lit area, so you can take a good quality photo of yourself.
You need:
• the passport you will use to travel to the UK - not a photocopy
• a credit card, debit card or Apple Pay
• access to your emails
You need take photos of the:
• passport
• face of the person applying
You do not need to enter your travel details.
Applying takes around 10 minutes.
You need to use:
• an iPhone 7 or newer
• iOS 15 or later
What happens next
You'll usually get a decision within 3 working days, and you may get a quicker decision. Occasionally, it may take longer than 3 working days. We'll link your ETA to the passport you applied with. You must use this passport to travel to the UK.
You do not need anything else, including your:
• decision email
• reference number
For more information see https://www.gov.uk/electronic-travel-authorisation.
Privacy and security
The app is safe and secure. Your personal information will not be stored in the app or on the phone when you finish using it.
For information on staying safe online please visit the UK Cyber Aware website.
Accessibility
Our accessibility statement can be found at:
https://confirm-your-identity.homeoffice.gov.uk/register/eta-app-accessibility
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What's New in the Latest Version 1.6.486
Last updated on Apr 4, 2024
Old Versions
Performance improvements
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Version History
1.6.486
Apr 4, 2024
Performance improvements
1.4.478
Mar 12, 2024
Performance improvements
1.4.475
Mar 4, 2024
Performance improvements
1.3.465
Feb 22, 2024
Performance improvements
1.0.445
Jan 31, 2024
Performance improvements
1.0.414
Dec 7, 2023
Performance improvements
1.0.366
Oct 23, 2023
UK ETA FAQ
Click here to learn how to download UK ETA in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of UK ETA.
iPhone
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
UK ETA supports English