UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)

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UK eTA Application Requirements

• Passport Bio Page: 6 months' validity, 1-2 blank pages
• Passport-Size Photograph: A recent photo that clearly shows your current appearance.

Applicants must have detailed information about the UK eTA requirements before beginning the application process. 

UK eTA Allowed Travel Purposes 

1. Tourism: Leisure, sightseeing, culture exploration, etc. 
2. Business Trip: Attend meetings, training, events, inspections, and other non-employment business activities (no direct selling or full-time work allowed).
3. Short-Term Study: Study, undertake short research, complete electives, sit exams, or attend approved medical training/assessments.
4. Creative Work: Work in the United Kingdom for up to 3 months with sponsorship under the Creative Worker concession (limited work rules apply).
5. Permitted Paid Engagement: Carry out short-term paid professional work with a pre-arranged invitation, completed within the first month.
6. Visiting Family and Friends: Visit friends or family staying in the UK. 
7. Transit: Change flights in the United Kingdom while travelling to another country; either stay inside the airport (airside) or briefly enter and leave within 24 hours (landside).

UK eTA Validity and Stay Duration

• Validity: 2 Years or until passport expires, whichever comes first
• Stay Duration: Up to a 6-month stay
• Number of Allowed Entries: Multiple Entry

What happens if my passport expires in less than 2 years?
Your eTA will also expire, and you will need to apply for a new one with your new passport.

UK eTA Application Process 

The application process is entirely online: no biometrics or embassy visits are required. 

Step 1: Fill out the Application Form: Provide passport, travel and other general details. Choose a processing option, upload documents and submit the application.

Step 2: Pay the eTA Fee: The fee can be paid using a credit/debit card or through other accepted payment methods. 

Step 3: Receive Approved eTA: Wait for processing to complete; the approved eTA is delivered to the applicant's email ID. 

UK eTA Urgent Application and Fee 

Selecting a faster processing option, such as rush or super-rush, delivers the eVisa faster than normal processing. 

Any applicant choosing faster processing must pay an additional fee, which is added to the total cost of a UK eTA.

Application Tracking & Support 

Applicants can track their application status online via the application portal. They can also contact visa support via email, phone, live chat, or the contact form to know the application status.