UK ETA Application Process

Once you have submitted your UK ETA application, ETAPORTAL will assist you in organizing your travel.

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EVisa-exempt travelers must apply for an ETA to enter the UK. We recommend applying early to avoid entry issues.

STEP 1

The applicant fills out the application according to the format of ETAPORTAL.

STEP 2

When you have finished filling out the form, make payment.

STEP 3

ETAPORTAL will review your application and proceed with the ETA issuance process.

STEP 4

We will provide you with ETA approval documents.

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UK ETA Application Status Guide

UK ETA Application Status Guide by Stage

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Payment Completed
Application Submitted
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Under Review
Cannot be modified
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Reviewed
Approval Reviewed
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Approval
Department of Justice approval
UK ETA application results are sent via email. They may be filtered into your spam or junk folder, so check it.
  • 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.

United Kingdom Electronic Travel Authorisation (UK ETA)

▶ UK ETA is an online travel authorisation system for foreign nationals who wish to enter the United Kingdom for tourism, visiting family or friends, attending events or meetings, and other permitted purposes, excluding those entering for profit-making activities.

▶ Nationals of countries who do not require a visa to visit the United Kingdom must apply for a UK ETA if they intend to enter the UK for tourism, visiting family or friends, short-term business, attending meetings, or short-term study.

▶ UK ETA is valid for up to 2 years from the date of approval, within the validity period of the passport, unless important personal information such as name, nationality, or passport number changes. If any important personal information changes, a new application must be submitted.

▶ Once the application has been submitted, it cannot be modified. If incorrect information has been entered, a new application must be submitted.
If the information on the UK ETA application does not match the information on the passport, boarding an aircraft / ship may not be permitted.
Please make sure to carefully check the information you entered before making the final payment.

▶ The following persons are exempt from UK ETA

  • Holders of a British or Irish passport
  • Holders of a UK visa
  • Holders of permission to live, work, or study in the UK
  • Holders of settled or pre-settled status in the UK
  • Holders of a British Overseas Territories citizen passport
  • Holders of a British National (Overseas) passport
  • Airside transit passengers who do not pass through UK border control
  • Residents of Ireland entering the UK from Ireland, Guernsey, Jersey, or the Isle of Man
  • Persons exempt from immigration control

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A UK ETA can be applied for by passport holders from certain countries or territories who do not need a visa to visit the UK. Eligibility is based on the nationality or passport-issuing location shown on your passport, not simply where you live.

Currently, passport holders from the following countries or territories may be eligible to apply for a UK ETA.

  • Europe    

Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Vatican City

  • Americas & Caribbean

Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, St Kitts and Nevis, St Vincent and the Grenadines, United States, Uruguay

  • Middle East

Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates

  • Asia-Pacific

Australia, Brunei, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Japan, Kiribati, Macao Special Administrative Region, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, New Zealand, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Korea, Tonga, Tuvalu

  • Other

Mauritius, Seychelles

  • Conditional eligibility

Taiwan passport holders may apply if their passport includes the identification card number issued by the competent authority in Taiwan.

You can check the status of your UK ETA application through the notification email sent to the email address entered during the application process.
You can also visit ETAPORTAL.NET and check the status directly on the “Application Result” page.

Before receiving your UK ETA result, you may experience issues with travel preparation or flight boarding, so it is important to check your application result before departure.

It usually takes about 10 to 20 minutes to complete a UK ETA application.
Applicants need to enter passport details, personal information, contact information, and answer eligibility-related questions, so it is recommended to complete the form carefully with enough time.

The information entered must match the passport details exactly. Incorrect information may affect the application result or travel procedures.

Also, after the application has been submitted, information cannot be edited, so it is important to carefully review all details, including your name, date of birth, passport number, and nationality, before submission.

UK ETA applications are recommended to be submitted before travelling to the UK.
Although many applicants may receive a decision quickly, it is recommended to apply at least 3 working days before travelling to the UK in case additional review is required.

As weekends or public holidays may affect processing times, it is safer to apply well in advance of your flight departure date.
Travellers who need a UK ETA should travel to the UK after receiving the approval email, as departing without checking the approval status may cause issues with boarding or entry procedures.

UK ETA approval does not automatically guarantee entry to the UK.
A UK ETA is an electronic travel authorisation required before travelling to the UK, but final permission to enter is decided by a border officer upon arrival.

During border checks, you may be asked to confirm your passport details, purpose of visit, length of stay, and plans to return home or travel onward.
Even if your UK ETA has been approved, you may be refused entry if you do not meet the UK entry requirements.

Before travelling, you should check that your UK ETA has been approved and prepare any relevant documents that may help explain your purpose of travel and stay in the UK.

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