How much does ETA authorization cost in the UK?

If you are a national of a country eligible for the UK Visa Waiver Program, you can apply for an ETA to enter the UK without a UK visa.

This fast, 100% online procedure is subject to payment of a fixed fee.

ETA tariff for the United Kingdom

The official price of an ETA is £16, or around €19 at the current exchange rate. This is a flat rate, identical for all applicants, whatever their age or country of origin.

This is considerably less than the cost of a tourist visa, which costs a minimum of £115 for a short-term stay.

How to set the ETA?

Payment is made directly online at the time of application, by credit card (Visa, Mastercard, etc.). Payment is mandatory for your request to be processed: no processing will begin until payment has been validated.

Once payment has been made, the system immediately starts examining your file, and the response is usually sent by e-mail within a few hours (or up to 3 days in the case of further analysis).

No refund possible

The amount paid for an ETA is non-refundable, even if your application is refused, cancelled or if you change your travel plans. It is therefore essential to check your eligibility before starting the procedure, especially if you change your passport or if you are not a national of a country eligible for the ETA program.

An ETA is valid for 2 years

The ETA is valid for 2 years, or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. It allows you to enter the UK several times during this period, for stays of less than 6 months each time.