Electronic Travel authorization (ETA)

If you're a nationaL of Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, UAE, Saudi Arabia or Jordan you won't need a visa to visit the UK for up to 6 months if your visit is for:

• tourism
• business
• study
• medical care

Instead, you can get an electronic travel authorization (ETA). The ETA is valid for two years and for multiple entries. An ETA can't be used to:

• work
• study for more than 6 months
• get married or enter into a civil partnership in the UK

You have to make a separate online ETA application for each person travelling, including children.

How to get an (ETA)

Getting an ETA is not like getting a regular UK visa. You just need to complete the online form and won't need to visit a visa application centre. There is a non-refundable fee of 49 GBP payable by debit or credit card.

Before you start the application, make sure you have:

• passport valid for more than 6 months
• personal photo that meets the requirements
• an email address

Then complete the following simple steps:

• Fill in all the details in the application, upload an image of your passport bio page and a personal photo of yourself taken by a camera and submit the application. The details you enter must exactly match with what is written in your passport. It is okay for someone else to fill in the application on your behalf, but they will have to give their contact details as well as yours.
• Within three working days you will receive an email with the ETA approval reference number, the application may be rejeceted in some cases.
• Keep your ETA approval reference number as you may need it while travelling.