From 25th February 2026, the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) requirement will be strictly enforced. This means that if you do not need a visa to visit the UK for short stays of up to six months and do not have a UK immigration status, you will need to get an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to visit the UK. From 25th February 2026, without an ETA you will not be able to board your transport or legally travel to the UK.
Eligible visitors who take connecting flights (transiting) and go through UK passport control need an ETA. Those transiting through Heathrow and Manchester airports who do not go through UK passport control do not currently need an ETA.
To apply for an ETA, visit GOV.UK for more information and download the UK ETA app to apply.
An ETA costs £16 and permits multiple journeys to the UK for stays of up to six months at a time over two years or until the holder’s passport expires – whichever is sooner.
British and Irish citizens do not need an ETA, including dual citizens. Dual British citizens must have a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement when travelling to the UK.
Please refer to a factsheet, which provides a summary of key information about the ETA scheme covering background, eligibility, how to apply and FAQs. To download, please click HERE.
[UK Government] Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)
From 25th February 2026, the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) requirement will be strictly enforced. This means that if you do not need a visa to visit the UK for short stays of up to six months and do not have a UK immigration status, you will need to get an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to visit the UK. From 25th February 2026, without an ETA you will not be able to board your transport or legally travel to the UK.
Eligible visitors who take connecting flights (transiting) and go through UK passport control need an ETA. Those transiting through Heathrow and Manchester airports who do not go through UK passport control do not currently need an ETA.
To apply for an ETA, visit GOV.UK for more information and download the UK ETA app to apply.
An ETA costs £16 and permits multiple journeys to the UK for stays of up to six months at a time over two years or until the holder’s passport expires – whichever is sooner.
British and Irish citizens do not need an ETA, including dual citizens. Dual British citizens must have a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement when travelling to the UK.
Please refer to a factsheet, which provides a summary of key information about the ETA scheme covering background, eligibility, how to apply and FAQs. To download, please click HERE.
For more information, please visit GOV.UK .