23/02/2026
Announcement 📣
Here's what you need to know about who requires an ETA to enter the UK:
✔️ An ETA is necessary for travelers from countries that can visit the UK without a visa (such as the US, Canada, EU nations, and Australia) if they do not have existing permission for UK immigration.
❌ You do not need an ETA if you fall into any of the following categories:
• British or Irish citizens
• Individuals holding a valid UK visa or status (including settled, pre-settled status, ILR, work, or student visas)
• Passengers transiting through the UK without clearing border control
• Holders of a British National (Overseas) passport or a British Overseas Territories passport
• Participants in a France-UK school trip program
• Individuals exempt from immigration control
(For a comprehensive list, please refer to the official government website.)
Please note that an ETA is a form of travel authorization, not a visa.
This information is provided by a UK immigration solicitor and is intended for general informational purposes only, not as legal advice.
Keep this handy if you plan to visit the UK!
