Travel authorization · checked 3 Nov 2026

Best eVisa for United Kingdom

The short answerThe UK ETA is a digital permission to travel to the UK, Jersey, Guernsey or the Isle of Man for tourism, family visits and certain other reasons. Go to the official site.

The official link goes to gov.uk. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.

At a glance

The UK ETA in brief.

Fee	£20
Valid for	Two years, or until your passport expires
Stay	Up to 6 months per visit
When to apply	At least three working days before you travel
Decision	Usually within a day, up to 3 working days

Who it’s for

Do you need it?

Visitors from listed nationalities who don’t need a visa for short stays, including people from Europe, the USA, Australia and Canada. Every traveler needs their own, including babies. British and Irish citizens don’t need one.

Before you start

What to have ready.

The passport you’ll travel with.
An email address.
A card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
A photo of your face.
A photo of your passport if you apply online.

Watch outOther websites may charge more and can’t get you a faster decision. The fee isn’t refunded, and you shouldn’t travel until the confirmation email arrives.

Questions

The short answers.

What is the best eVisa for the United Kingdom?

The UK ETA is a digital permission to travel to the UK, Jersey, Guernsey or the Isle of Man for tourism, family visits and certain other reasons. Apply on the official site, unless you want to pay a private service for help.

Who needs the UK ETA?

Visitors from listed nationalities who don’t need a visa for short stays, including people from Europe, the USA, Australia and Canada. Every traveler needs their own, including babies. British and Irish citizens don’t need one.

How much does it cost?

£20. Fees change, so confirm it on the official site before you pay.

When should I apply?

At least three working days before you travel.

Does NUM issue the UK ETA?

No. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service, and we don’t decide applications. We explain what’s needed and link to the official site.

The rest of the trip

Land connected.

Get your data ready before you fly with a United Kingdom eSIM. Need anything else? Text NUM.

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