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UK ETA

UK ETA

by Home Office

1.5K ratings
808 reviews
#18 in free Utilities
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✈️ Travel
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 23, 2023
  • August 19, 2026

Developer

Home Office
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About

Apply for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter the UK. The process involves scanning your passport and face, answering questions, and paying a fee. Decisions are typically received by email within a day.

✓Apply for UK ETA
✓Scan passport chip
✓Facial scan for identity
✓Digital payment
✓Email decision notification
✓Secure application process
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of UK ETA. Based on 1.5K reviews and a 3.2/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this Utilities app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Easy and straightforward
  • 💳Supports Apple Pay
  • ⚡️Quick approval process
  • 📸Convenient photo/passport scanning

Negative things

  • 🤖Inconsistent passport chip scanning
  • 🔄App crashes or freezes during payment
  • 💰Charges in USD for UK ETA
  • 🤔Unclear instructions for US passports
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What's New in UK ETA

2.42.909

August 19, 2026

Performance improvements

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📊 18

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The app has maintained its position at 18 recently.

Last updated on August 28, 2026.

User reviews

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So frustrating

Absolutely awful
rizkydodlerizkydodle

Worked perfectly at good price

We almost bought the visa on another app that comes first with paid placement and they were about to charge me 190$ CAD each person for extra fast service, for the SAME service I got here. This app IS the good place to go. It is fast, and it charges decent price (39$CAD each person) for extra fast service. I did it AT the airport beside the counter. It was delivered in my email address 2 minutes after filling the form. Great app.
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Mel truMel tru

Chip scanning doesn’t work

Chip scanning doesn’t work
rootulprootulp

Waste of time

Even if you remove your phone cover, the app starts to rotate its disc immediately after you click and reply yes that your passport has a chip even before you begin the scanning process
Pater464Pater464

Bug

Keeps getting frozen on the biometric chip screen
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Camera not working on certain devices

Bug

Inability to retake passport photo

Bug

Payment process issues causing app to freeze

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Requested Features

3 requests

Account to track application status

Feature

Digital copy of ETA within the app

Feature

Support for multiple family members in one application

Feature

FAQ

What is the UK ETA app used for?

The UK ETA app is used to apply for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) which is required for certain individuals to travel to the UK. The application process is designed to be quick and straightforward, allowing users to complete it in approximately 10 minutes.

How do I apply for a UK ETA using the app?

To apply, you will need to take a photo of your passport, scan the chip in your passport, scan your face, take a photo of yourself, answer a few questions, and pay the application fee. You will need an iPhone 8 or newer with iOS 16 or later, your passport, a payment method, and access to your emails.

How much does a UK ETA cost?

The application for a UK ETA requires a fee, which can be paid using a credit card, debit card, or Apple Pay. The exact cost is not specified in the description, but it is a required part of the application process.

What happens after I apply for a UK ETA?

After submitting your application, you will receive a decision by email from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), usually within a day, but allow up to 3 working days. The email will contain your 16-digit ETA reference number. You must wait for this confirmation before travelling to the UK.

Is the UK ETA app secure?

Yes, the app is designed to be safe and secure. No information is stored on the app or your phone after you close it. You can delete the app once your application is complete. For further information on online safety, you can visit the UK Cyber Aware website.