ETA form info for UK visitors
Published Monday, January 13th 2025 - Updated Tuesday, August 5th 2025
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As of January 1, 2025, anyone entering the UK must have a ETA visa, even if you are just transferring from one plane to another in the airport, an ETA visa is needed.
Apply for an electronic travel authorization (ETA)
GOV.UK
https://www.gov.uk › Entering and staying in the UK
This is a new form that was activated in 2025.
Please fill out your form accordingly. You must have your active passport and the activated ETA to stop or pass through the UK..
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Here are some sample questions that will be asked on the ETA form.
A UK ETA visa form typically asks questions about your personal details like name, passport number, nationality, date of birth, and contact information, along with questions regarding your travel purpose, criminal history, and suitability to enter the UK, including:
- Passport details: Full name as per passport, passport number, issue date, expiry date.
- Personal details: Full name, date of birth, nationality, gender.
- Contact details: Email address, phone number.
- Travel information: Intended arrival date, port of entry, duration of stay in the UK.
- Purpose of visit: Tourism, business, visiting family/friends (select the relevant option).
- Previous UK travel: Have you ever been to the UK before?
- Criminal history: Have you ever been convicted of a crime? (Details may be required if yes)
- Health questions: Do you have any serious medical conditions?
- Financial information: How will you be funding your stay in the UK?
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Thank you.
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