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Find more info about how to answer each question below:

Select your nationality from the dropdown list. This information is used to determine the visa requirements and applicable fees.

Select the type of visa you're applying for. The various types include different durations and entry types. Make sure to choose the one that matches your travel plans.

Please select the date you will be arriving at your destination. This date will help us determine the validity period of your visa.

Enter your first name and middle name exactly as they appear in your passport, using letters A-Z.

Enter your last name exactly as it appears in your passport, using letters A-Z. If you don't have a last name, enter "N/A."

Select your date of birth from the dropdown menus. Make sure this matches the date of birth listed in your passport.

Enter your email address. We'll use this to send you updates about your application. You won't be enrolled in any promotional messages unless you click the checkbox below.

Select the nationality as it appears on your passport. This must match the nationality on the passport you're using for this application.

Check this box if you want to skip entering your passport information at this moment. You'll need to provide this information later to complete your application.

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The Checklist: What You Need

Here's your no-nonsense list of essentials. Gather these before you start and you'll breeze through the process.

⚡ TL;DR

Valid passport + digital photo + email + travel dates + payment method. That's the core checklist. Scroll down for the full breakdown, pro tips, and the mistakes to avoid.

The Essentials

Here's everything you'll want to have ready before you start. We've organized it from most critical to nice-to-have. Grab your passport and let's go!

Valid Passport

Essential

Your passport needs to be valid for the entire duration of your UK stay. If it's expiring within 6 months, renew it first — trust us on this one.

Digital Passport Photo

Essential

A recent photo with a plain white background and good lighting. Blurry selfies = instant rejection. Take it seriously!

Email Address

Essential

We'll send all updates and your ETA confirmation here. Use one you actually check — not that old Hotmail from 2005.

Travel Dates

Know when you're heading to the UK — or at least a rough estimate. This helps us prep everything properly.

Payment Method

A credit or debit card to cover the fees. We accept all major cards. Simple.

Phone Number

So we can reach you if something needs clarification. We won't spam you — promise.

Your Nationality Info

We need to know your country of citizenship and where your passport was issued. These can sometimes be different.

What You DON'T Need 🎉

Good news — here's the stuff you can leave at home:

Embassy appointment
Physical photos printed
Invitation letter
Hotel booking proof
Return flight ticket
Bank statements

The Mistakes Everyone Makes (Don't Be That Person)

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Using a passport photo with a busy background

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Use a plain white or light background. Natural lighting, no filters.

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Entering an old or expired email address

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Use an email you check daily. Your ETA gets delivered digitally!

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Passport number typos

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Copy it character by character. Zero vs. letter O is a classic trap.

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Passport expiring before your trip ends

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Make sure it's valid for the full duration of your stay in the UK.

PRO-TIP

Scan your passport and save a digital copy before you start. Having it on your phone makes the whole form-filling process way faster. Screenshot the info page!

INSIDER HACK

Here's what they don't tell you: take your passport photo against a white wall near a window for natural light. Use a timer on your phone propped up on a shelf. Works every time — no photo booth needed. 📸

Got Everything? Let's Go!

You've got the checklist down. Time to score your UK ETA and start planning the fun stuff.

Score Your ETA