Apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to visit the UK.

Don't get denied at boarding. The UK ETA is now mandatory for all visa-exempt visitors.

UK eta fee increase from GBP 16 to GBP 20 in April 2026

Home› Knowledgebase› UK ETA Guides› UK ETA Fee Rises to £20 UK ETA Fee Rises to £20: What You Need to Know Right Now 9 April 2026 · UK Immigration News · Source: GOV.UK Quick Answer As of 8 April 2026, the UK ETA fee increased from £16 to £20 — a 25% rise confirmed … Read more

UK ETA statistics 2026 — 24.8 million authorisations granted since October 2023 launch

Home› Knowledgebase› UK ETA Guides› UK ETA Statistics 2026 UK ETA Statistics 2026: 24.8 Million Authorisations — Full Data By the application-eta.uk Expert Team · Last updated: March 2026 · Data current to: December 2025 Primary source: Home Office Immigration System Statistics (Year Ending December 2025), published 26 February 2026 24.8M 85 £16 ~97% Total … Read more

UK ETA Heathrow transit 2026 — airside vs landside rules for connecting flights

Home› Knowledgebase› UK ETA Guides› UK ETA Heathrow Transit 2026 UK ETA & Heathrow Transit 2026: Do You Need One for a Layover? By the application-eta.uk Expert Team · Last updated: March 2026 · 9 min read Quick Answer It depends on one thing: do you pass through UK border control? If you remain airside … Read more

UK ETA for Americans 2026 — US citizens complete guide to the Electronic Travel Authorisation

Home› Knowledgebase› UK ETA Guides› UK ETA for Americans 2026 UK ETA for Americans 2026: The Complete US Citizens Guide By the application-eta.uk Expert Team · Last updated: April 2026 · Verified against US Embassy London guidance & Home Office official data · Expert review: Martin Cage, Senior UK ETA Specialist, former Home Office Immigration … Read more

UK ETA vs UK visa comparison 2026 — cost, processing time and eligibility

Home› Knowledgebase› UK ETA Guides› UK ETA vs UK Visa 2026 UK ETA vs UK Visa 2026: Full Comparison — Which Do You Need? By the application-eta.uk Expert Team · Last updated: March 2026 · 10 min read Quick Answer If you are a citizen of an EU country, USA, Canada, Australia, Japan, or one … Read more