United Kingdom · Visitor Visas

Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)

Digital permission to travel for citizens of visa-exempt countries visiting the UK for up to 6 months for tourism, business, or transit.

Who it suits

Who this pathway suits

Citizens of GCC countries and non-visa national countries visiting the UK.

Eligibility

Eligibility at a glance

  • Passport from an eligible ETA country (e.g. UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and expanding globally)
  • No criminal or immigration exclusion grounds
Process

How the process works

  1. Apply via the UK ETA smartphone app or online
  2. Pay £10 fee
  3. Receive decision within 3 working days (often within hours)
Documents

Documents you will typically need

  • Biometric passport, face photo scan
Good to know

What to keep in mind

Valid for 2 years (or until passport expires) for multiple visits of up to 6 months each.

Official source: GOV.UK — Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.

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