UK ETA

UK ETA

by Home Office

1.5K ratings
789 reviews
#21 in free Utilities
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✈️ Travel
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 23, 2023
  • July 30, 2026
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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's New in UK ETA

2.36.882

July 30, 2026

Performance improvements

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📉 21-3

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This app dropped -3 positions in Utilities chart.

Last updated on August 8, 2026.

User reviews

Not 1 star

Straight garbage of an experience.

Terrible

My mother tried to follow instructions and finally need to enter adress details and it was correct and this simply stopped whole application because United Kingdom is not displayed in the list. It was necessary to enter address where person lives the most and it was done. Even entered another 2 address lines which was optional and it was failure. After 3 hours trial we gave up and will try to do it again on desktop computer.
This app needs immediately IT review and maintenance. Main idea is good because need to take photo for passport and face and scan passport chip but next steps are failure and everything stopped and we simply closed application because couldn’t move forward. Yes, she doesn’t speak English and this app needs multi language choices.
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Worst experience ever

Got it in 24 hour check in for Ryanair flight. Passport and facial images not accepted and very slow. Absolute joke of a process.

Doesn’t seem legit

Uploaded all my data then couldn’t pay by card or use Apple Pay the two options provided

Easy to Use

The app worked great, just need to slow down and read instructions. Take the phone of your cover to scan, no issues. Turn lights down in the room for pictures. Easy process, payment through Apple Pay, and approval in minutes. Done!!!

Developer apps

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

Bug

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.