If you are a Bulgarian citizen travelling to the United Kingdom, you must have an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). You can easily apply for UK eTA online by filling out the application form. Review the information below for your UK eTA, covering validity, allowed entries, required documents, and the application process.
As discussed. The UK eTA is an online travel authorisation, which allows travellers from Bulgaria to make short visits to the UK.
A UK eTA does not permit Bulgarian citizens to take up paid employment in the UK. Bulgarian citizens can use their UK eTA for the following purposes:
Yes, you can use your UK eTA for making multiple entries in the UK.
Travellers from Bulgaria are allowed to stay in the UK for up to 6 months
The validity period of a UK eTA is 2 years from the issue date.
Your Bulgarian passport should be valid for your entire journey in the UK, with a minimum of 1-2 unused pages for immigration stamps.
Yes, a passport-size photo is required from the citizens of Bulgaria; they must remember the following points for submitting their photo:
It is important to understand the UK eTA costs and how long it takes to get your UK eTA processed and delivered:
Processing Option |
Processing Time |
Cost Involved |
|
1 - 2 Days |
No extra cost involved |
|
6 - 12 Hours |
Additional cost may be involved |
|
1 Hour |
Urgent processing involves the highest processing fee |
The cost of a UK eTA application involves multiple variables, including the applicant's nationality, the selected processing time, and frequent changes in the currency exchange rate. Travellers from Bulgaria can use our fee calculator tool on the UK eTA Cost page to determine the cost payable for their application.
Complete our 3-step UK eTA application process easily:
Fill the UK eTA application form by providing the following details:
Review the filled details to ensure they are correct and complete
Upload the following documents:
Proceed to submit the application form
Print the eTA for immigration purposes
Track your UK eTA application by using your passport number and order ID number on the UK eTA Status page
You must leave the UK before your eTA expires, as it cannot be renewed. Overstaying can result in fines and penalties, as well as a future travel ban in the UK.
The applicant must review the following information to avoid mistakes in their UK eTA application.
Your data is handled securely in line with UK and global privacy regulations.
Our support team is available 24/7 through Whatsapp, email or call.
Real people manage your application with care, not just automated systems.
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Apply for UK eTA with confidence and get ready to explore historic cities, attend important events, or reunite with family in the UK
No, your passport must reflect your current legal name. Update your passport before applying for a UK eTA.
No, you are not required to provide fingerprints or visit a visa centre for a UK eTA.
Yes, your eTA is valid for the full period unless it has expired. Delayed arrival does not invalidate your eTA.
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