UK ETA Application Status Guide by Stage
Under Review
Cannot be modified
Reviewed
Approval Reviewed
Approval
Department of Justice approval
- You can apply for a UK ETA at any time.
- You must obtain UK ETA approval before traveling to the United Kingdom.
- Please note that, depending on the situation, the review process may take longer than 72 hours.
UK ETA Application Status Guide
Under Review (Non-editable Stage)
Your application has been successfully submitted and is currently under review in the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) system.
At this stage, your application cannot be modified.
Reviewed (Approval Review in Progress)
Your application is currently being reviewed for approval by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).
In most cases, the review result will be provided within 3 working days. However, it may take longer due to an increase in the number of applications or additional verification procedures.
Approved
Your UK ETA application has been approved.
Once your UK ETA is approved, you may board and travel to the United Kingdom for entry. Final permission to enter will be determined by UK border control upon arrival.
Rejection Notice
Selfie Photo
The selfie photo attached to your application does not meet the required standards.
Please upload a new photo that meets the required guidelines.
Passport Photo
The passport photo attached to your application does not meet the required standards.
Please upload a new photo that meets the required guidelines.
Passport Photo / Selfie Photo
Both the passport photo and selfie photo attached to your application do not meet the required standards.
Please upload new photos that meet the required guidelines.
Rejected
Your UK ETA application has been rejected.
Information regarding the rejection may be sent to the email address provided during the application process. Please check both your inbox and spam folder.
Other Status Information
Temporary
Your application has not been fully completed, or the application has been completed but payment has not yet been made.
Your application will only be finally submitted after all information has been completed and payment has been successfully processed.
Cancelled
Your application has been cancelled.