My passportUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
An online authorisation, not a visa
With your passport (United States), you do not need a visa for this trip, but you must get an electronic travel authorisation before you fly. It is requested online in a few minutes, and most are issued within 24 to 72 hours. Compare the options below, then apply as soon as your trip is booked.
Which one fits your trip?
Travel authorisationETA Mainland
- My passport
- United States
- Stay per visit
- 180 days
- Valid for
- 2 years
- Entries
- Multiple entries
By email
Travel authorisation
ETA Mainland
Electronic travel authorization for travel to the United Kingdom. Stay of up to 180 days, multiple entries, valid for 2 years. Accepted travel purposes: tourism, business, transit, visits to family or friends, conferences, events and medical treatment.Total per traveller€64
- Government fee
- €25 (£20)
- Service fee
- €39
You will need:
- Photo of the traveler or selfie on neutral background
- Passport
Service fee refunded if refused
Total per traveller€64
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