Italian citizens can visit the UK with ease by obtaining an eTA. Simply apply for UK eTA today to secure your travel authorization quickly. However, before applying, be sure to review the detailed information below regarding the UK eTA application process, validity, stay duration, and other essential details.
Meaning: As already discussed, the UK is an online travel authorisation issued by UK immigration authorities to eligible applicants from Italy.
Validity: You can use your approved UK eTA for a period of 2 years from the date of approval.
Italian citizens can enter multiple times within the validity period of their approved UK eTA.
Each entry in the UK should not exceed 6 months.
The UK eTA has the advantage of being used for multiple purposes:
Tourism | Transit | Business | Education | Friends & Family |
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Exploring art galleries, shopping malls, any UK airport etc. | Catching your transiting flight from any UK airport | Attend business events | Taking up any type of short-term study course | Meeting with your family, cousins, and catching up with your friends living in the UK. |
Important Note: UK eTA holders are not eligible to sign commercial contracts or enrol in long-term courses; a permit or student visa is required from the UK embassy.
You need to submit your passport and photo scans with your UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) application. Kindly check the points below for passport and photo requirements:
With multiple options, get your UK eTA approval as per your travel plan
Multiple factors influence the final fee, including nationality, entry type, chosen processing time, and currency variation costs. The fee calculator on the UK eTA Fee webpage will display the cost once you select your nationality.
You can comfortably complete the UK eTA application in just 3 simple steps
Start by providing key information, such as your name, contact details, passport number, and entry and exit dates, and then cross-check the submitted details
Upload the scanned copy of your document and submit the application, and make sure that your document is in English format
Complete the payment with your valid credit/debit card, wait for processing, and download the approved eTA from your email.
To check whether your UK eTA has been approved or not, you need to use your passport number and the application ID number on the UK eTA Status check webpage.
If you wish to explore the UK for a period longer than the permitted 6 months per visit, you must apply for a different Visa category that allows long-term stay, as it is not possible to extend the UK eTA.
With your eTA approved, you can start planning your adventure. Here is a possible 7-day itinerary:
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With your UK eTA approved, your trip begins smoothly. Upon arrival, complete immigration formalities, answer the required questions, and proceed to your cab to begin exploring.
Possibly. Border officials may ask routine questions to confirm the purpose of your visit and your eligibility for entry.
Language barriers do not affect eligibility for the eTA. However, ensure you accompany them during immigration checks to assist with any required responses.
You'll need to contact the Italian consulate to issue a temporary travel document. Your eTA alone does not serve as a valid ID.
You may be asked to declare high-value items. Carry receipts or proof of ownership to avoid misunderstandings with customs duty.
Disclaimer: While this document was updated in August 2025, travel rules may change. We advise confirming all requirements through official channels—such as your local embassy or airline—before departure.