Important information for visitors coming to the UK

The UK Government has introduced a new electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for visitors to the UK.

From April 2025, all visitors to the UK who do not need a visa for short stays and who do not already have a UK immigration status must obtain an ETA. The ETA costs 10.00 GBP and is valid for two years (unless your passport expires in that time. Your application should be processed in three working days.

Read the general guidance here:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta

Currently all eligible non-European visitors can apply for an ETA and will need one to travel to the UK from 8 January 2025. Please see link below to currently eligible countries:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-when-you-can-get-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta#who-can-apply-now

From 5 March 2025  applications for the ETA will open to eligible Europeans, who will need an ETA to travel to the UK from 2 April 2025. Please see link below to eligible countries:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-when-you-can-get-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta#who-can-apply-from-5-march-2025

Other nationalities cannot get an ETA. Please see link below to check if you need a visa instead:
https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

ICMS staff are not able to provide any advice on ETA or UK visa requirements.