UK ETA System

All American visitors to the UK are required to apply for the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to enter the United Kingdom.

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This mandatory requirement provides visitors permission to travel to the United Kingdom, including England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

 

Americans MUST apply in advance and below is the official link. Please remember to only use the official Gov.UK Website for Electronic Travel Authorization. For additional information and to apply CLICK HERE.

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We highly suggest applying a minimum of 3 weeks prior to travel.

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What you need to know:

• An ETA must be applied for online in advance of travel to England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

• Every U.S. traveler on your UK bookings MUST apply.

• ETA decisions usually take 3 business days and can occasionally take longer.

• Eligible non-Europeans and Visitors from the United States of America will need an ETA to travel from January 8th, 2025 and beyond.

• An ETA will be linked to the traveler’s passport and will last for two years or until the traveler’s passport expires – whichever comes first.

• Travelers will be able to make multiple journeys of up to 6 months within those two years.

• An ETA will cost £16 (British Pounds)* and each traveler including babies and children will be required to hold an ETA.

 

* The price is subject to change. Please refer to the official website for the most current and accurate pricing