UK eTA for Czech Republic Citizens

UK eTA: What You Need to Know

The UK eTA is a digital travel pass attached to the passport. Citizens of the Czech Republic must have it in order to enter the UK.

1. Validity: 2 years from the approval date
2. Entry Type: Multiple Entry
3. Length of Stay: You can stay up to 6 Months each visit

Do I need to provide a photo and a passport for my UK eTA application?

Yes, you need to provide your passport with two blank pages for immigration stamps; it should be valid for the entire duration of your stay in the UK. A passport-size photo is also required, taken against a plain white background without glasses.

UK eTA Fast-Track and Standard Processing Explained

We give multiple processing options for your UK eTA

1. Urgent/Super Rush Processing:
   1. Time Taken: 1 Hour
   2. Cost Involved: The fastest processing comes with the highest fee
   3. Use Purpose: For situations requiring immediate departure
2. Rush Processing:
   1. Time Taken: 6 - 12 Hours
   2. Cost Involved: The applicant might have to pay the additional processing cost
   3. Use Purpose: Those applying with a close travel date
3. Standard Processing:
   1. Time Taken: 1 - 2 Days
   2. Cost Involved: No additional cost is involved
   3. Use Purpose: Travellers applying in advance of their trip

Is long-term working allowed in the UK with a UK eTA?

No, you cannot take any long-term professional contracts in the UK. For such work, you must apply for a work permit from a UK embassy. Czech Republic citizens can use their UK eTA for the following purposes:

1. Tourism: Visiting the London Bridge
2. Friends & Family: Meeting up with your grandparents and catching up with close friends
3. Transit: Travellers from the Czech Republic changing flights from a UK airport for their final destination
4. Short-Term Study: Completing your educational training course within 3-6 months

Understanding the UK eTA Cost for Czech Applicants

The cost of a UK eTA depends on the applicant’s nationality, the selected processing speed, and the current currency exchange rate. The fee calculator on the UK eTA Fee page will calculate the exact fee for your UK eTA application

UK eTA Submission Steps for Citizens of the Czech Republic

The UK eTA can be submitted easily in 3 simple steps

UK eTA Application Tracking for Travellers from the Czech Republic

You can track your UK eTA application status after submission using your passport number and order ID on the UK eTA Status page.

What Happens if Your UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) Expires?

Czech Citizens must leave the UK before the expiry of their eTA. Overstaying may result in fines, penalties, and deportation from the UK. If you wish to re-enter the UK, you must reapply for the eTA from outside the UK.

Simple Tips to Get Your UK eTA Approved

1. Ensure your documents are valid and as per the UK eTA requirements
2. Provide contact information, such as email ID and phone number, correctly, as all the eTA updates and the eTA itself will be delivered to that email address
3. Give your passport number correctly, and the spelling of your name should be correct

Conclusion

Following all traveller rules makes travelling in the UK enjoyable. Please apply for your UK eTA in advance, ensure you have sufficient funds for your trip, and pack all necessary items.

Questions?

Content Disclaimer: Updated in July 2025. Verify all travel details with official embassies, authorities, or airlines before your trip.