We are an independently operated private company and are not a government agency. The price you pay here includes the UK government’s ETA fee plus our service fee for reviewing, correcting and submitting your application. You can also apply directly on the UK government website at gov.uk/eta at a lower cost, without our review service. Every ETA decision is made solely by the UK authorities.
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UK ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) Application

Start your UK ETA application today

Travellers who need an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) must have one before they travel to the UK. It covers short visits such as tourism, visiting family, conferences and business. Apply securely online in a few minutes below.

UK ETA at a glance
· Valid for 2 years from the date it is granted
· Multiple visits while it remains valid
· Stays of up to 6 months per visit

We check your answers, passport details and photo against the current UK requirements, submit the application on your behalf, and email you as soon as the outcome is available.

Disclaimer: This website is operated by HANCOMMUNICATION (World Travel Service), a private agency that assists travellers with UK travel authorisation applications. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by the UK Government or the Home Office. The price charged here includes the UK government’s ETA fee together with our service fee for expert review, correction and submission of your application. An application can also be submitted at a lower cost directly on the UK government website at gov.uk/eta, though without our professional review service. Every ETA decision is made solely by the UK authorities. We do not provide legal advice.

Important Notes

All information must be entered in English.

Your application may be refused if the photo and passport details do not match.

Some information (such as your passport number) cannot be changed after submission.

How the application works

Your application is submitted once you have entered your passport details, contact details, residential details, travel details, security answers, photo upload and payment information. It usually takes about 10 minutes to complete.

Applicant / Passport Information

UK ETA Passport Photo Requirements

To apply for a UK ETA, you must provide a passport photo.

The submitted ETA will be linked to the passport, so it is important to provide an accurate image.

Please upload a photo of your physical passport. A screenshot or a digital copy of a passport may lead to the application being refused.

Required Information in the Passport Photo or Scan

1. All four corners of the personal information page

2. The passport holder’s personal details (name, date of birth, etc.)

3. Your face photo

4. Machine Readable Zone – MRZ (What is MRZ? It's the 2–3 lines of letters, symbols, and numbers at the bottom of the passport’s information page.)

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Please enter your last name exactly as shown in your passport.

Find the **last name (surname)** on your passport.
If the last name contains **non-English characters**, refer to the **MRZ code (>>LASTNAME>>)** at the bottom of the passport's photo page.

Please enter your full first name (including any middle names) exactly as shown in your passport.

Locate your first name and middle name on your passport.
If your name contains non-English characters, refer to the MRZ code (>>GIVEN>>NAMES>>) at the bottom of the passport's photo page.

Please enter your passport number exactly as shown in your passport.

Your passport number is located at the top right of the passport photo page.
For accuracy, you may refer to the MRZ code at the bottom left of the photo page.

Please select the country that issued your passport.

Select the country of your nationality (citizenship) as shown on your passport or travel document.

Please select the exact issue date as shown in your passport.

The issue date is the date your passport was officially issued.
Providing an incorrect date may cause problems with your application.

Please select the exact expiration date as shown in your passport.

The expiration date is the date your passport is no longer valid.
Providing an incorrect date may cause problems with your application.

Please select the country of your nationality or citizenship as shown in your passport.

Select the country of your nationality or citizenship as indicated in your passport or travel document.

Please select your date of birth exactly as shown in your passport.

Make sure to select the same date of birth as printed in your passport.
Providing an incorrect date may cause issues with your application.

Please select your country of birth.

Select the country of birth as indicated in your official documents.

Face Photo / ID Photo

Face Photo Requirements – Mandatory Guidelines for Application

Please provide a photo of your face.

A face photo is required for identity verification.

There should be no objects or people in the background.

Your head, shoulders, and upper body must be fully visible.

Face Photo Examples

  • Correct Background

    ✅ Correct Background

    Background is plain and clear.

  • Shadowed Background

    ❌ Shadowed Background

    Photos with shadows are not allowed.

  • Inappropriate Background

    ❌ Inappropriate Background

    A solid-coloured background is required.

  • Correct Photo

    ✅ Correct Photo

    The face is a suitable size.

  • Photo Too Far Away

    ❌ Photo Too Far Away

    The face appears too small.

  • Photo Too Close

    ❌ Photo Too Close

    The face appears too large.

  • Properly Visible Face

    ✅ Properly Visible Face

    Face is clearly visible and unobstructed.

  • Face Obstructed

    ❌ Face Obstructed

    Photos with covered head or face are not allowed.

  • Accessories

    ❌ Accessories

    Hats or tinted glasses are not permitted.

Face Photo Sample

Additional Nationality / Citizenship

Please enter a valid email address.

Please enter a valid email address (e.g., example@example.com).

Please re-enter your email address for confirmation.

Make sure the email address matches the one you entered above.

Your Home Address

Eligibility Questions

  • You must declare all criminal convictions from any country.
  • However, convictions for actions that are legal in the UK — such as trade union membership or same-sex relationships — do not need to be declared.
  • War crimes, genocide, or crimes against humanity
  • Terrorism (including support for or membership of terrorist organisations)
  • Support for extremist groups or expressing extremist views