Flying to London as a tourist or for a meeting? You must complete the new online ETA visa waiver form

You will need to upload or take photos of:

Your passportYour faceYou do not have to enter your travel itinerary.

General Requirements

To apply, you will need:

• The actual passport you plan to travel with – not a photocopy or digital passport
• Access to your emails
• A credit card, debit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay (No refunds after you apply)

10101010101010101010101010101010101010101010101010101010 Also, passengers who are merely transiting through an airport in the UK will need the ETA as well.

• General Requirements
• To apply, you need:

The actual passport you will travel with – not a photocopy or digital passport

Access to your emails

A credit card, debit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay (No refunds after you apply)You will need to upload or take photos of:Your passport

Your face

You do not need to enter your travel itinerary.

Duration

• ETAs are valid fortwo (
• 2) years after issuance or when the individual’s passport expires – whichever is earlier. ETAs allow multiple entries and stays for no longer than 6 months.Processing Times
• Applications are usually approved within 72 hours. However it may take less or more time, so apply earlier rather than later.Practice Pointers
• Passport: ETAs are digitally linked to the traveler’s passport. If an individual obtains a new passport, they must apply for a new ETA.
• App: The fastest way to apply is using the UK ETA app, which you can download from the App Store or Google Play. Otherwise, you can apply using the UK Embassy website.
• Inspection Upon Arrival: ETA does not guarantee entry to the UK. Travelers must still either visit a Border Force Officer or use an ePassport Gate, if they are eligible. If your ETA is denied, you’ll need to apply for an official visa. Also, ETA is only for tourists and business visitors.

Passport Validity

: Passports should be valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay. U.S. citizens may be admitted until the expiration date of their passport. Global Entry

– U.S. Customs and Border Protection considers Global Entry, which allows for faster clearance into the U.S., a privilege and not a right. Travel to the European Union has been delayed until Spring 2025. You can find more information here.