Travel Permission
ETA guidance for eligible visitors to the UK
We help travellers understand whether an ETA is the right travel permission, what it allows and what it does not replace, so journeys are not disrupted by avoidable confusion.
An ETA lets eligible travellers come to the UK for short visits of up to 6 months.
The current official application fee is £20 and each traveller needs their own ETA, including children.
An ETA is travel permission, not a guarantee of entry, and it does not replace a visa where a visa is required.
What this page covers
- Whether you need an ETA, visa or neither
- Travel purpose and permitted use
- Family travel and practical application points
How we help
- We help travellers avoid relying on the wrong permission type.
- We explain how ETA fits with visitor rules and family travel planning.
- We can also help where a fuller visitor application may be safer than relying on ETA eligibility alone.
Useful official reference
Based on current GOV.UK ETA guidance
https://www.gov.uk/etaETA coverage, exemptions and fees can change, so travellers should check current official guidance before booking travel.