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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

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UK ETA photo requirements 2026 — passport and selfie photo guide

Home› Knowledgebase› UK ETA Guides› UK ETA Photo Requirements 2026 UK ETA Photo Requirements 2026: Complete Guide (Selfie + Passport Photo) By the application-eta.uk Expert Team · Last updated: March 2026 · 8 min read Quick Answer The UK ETA requires two photos: a selfie (face photo) and a scan of your passport biographical page. … Read more

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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: April 2026 · Data current to: December 2025 Primary source: Home Office Immigration System Statistics (Year Ending December 2025), published 26 February 2026 24.8M 85 £20 ~97% Total … Read more

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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: April 2026 · 9 min read Quick Answer It depends on one thing: do you pass through UK border control? If you remain airside … Read more

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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

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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: April 2026 · 10 min read Quick Answer If you are a citizen of an EU country, USA, Canada, Australia, Japan, or one … Read more

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UK ETA for families and children 2026 — every traveller needs their own ETA including babies

Home› Knowledgebase› UK ETA Guides› UK ETA for Families & Children 2026 UK ETA for Families & Children 2026: Complete Parent’s Guide By the application-eta.uk Expert Team · Last updated: March 2026 · 10 min read Quick Answer Yes — every family member needs their own UK ETA, including babies and toddlers. There are no … Read more

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UK ETA cost 2026 — current fee £16 with confirmed increase to £20

Home› Knowledgebase› Cost & Fees› UK ETA Cost & Fees 2026 UK ETA Cost & Fees 2026: What You’re Really Paying By the application-eta.uk Expert Team · Expert review: Martin Cage, Senior UK ETA Specialist, former Home Office Immigration Advisory Panel · Last updated: April 2026 · 9 min read ✅ Article verified by Senior … Read more

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UK ETA processing time 2026 — timeline showing minutes up to 3 working days approval

Home› Knowledgebase› UK ETA Guides› How Long Does UK ETA Take? Processing Times 2026 How Long Does UK ETA Take? Processing Times 2026 Explained By the application-eta.uk Expert Team · Last updated: April 2026 · 8 min read Quick Answer Most UK ETA applications are approved within few hours of submission. A small number require … Read more

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UK ETA eligibility 2026 — world map showing countries that need an ETA to visit the UK

Home› Knowledgebase› UK ETA Guides› Do I Need a UK ETA? Full Eligibility Guide 2026 Do I Need a UK ETA? Full Eligibility Guide 2026 [By Nationality] By the application-eta.uk Expert Team · Last updated: March 2026 · 10 min read Quick Answer Whether you need a UK ETA depends entirely on your passport nationality. … Read more