An eTA is electronically linked to a passport and valid for up to 2 years. If travellers receive a new passport, they must apply for a new eTA.

Travellers visiting the UK for more than six months, for example to live, work or study in the UK, should check the source for more details.

For travellers who are existing visa holders who live in the UK and use a physical immigration document to prove their rights, the UK is moving from physical immigration documents to eVisas. Travellers with existing visas should take action now to create a UK Visas and Immigration account to access their eVisa.

The ETA requirement doesn't apply to:

• Travellers with a valid visa;
• Travellers with permission to live, work, or study in the United Kingdom (including settled or pre-settled status or right of abode);
• Travellers with valid British overseas territories citizen passports;
• Travellers with valid British National (Overseas) passports;
• Travellers who live in Ireland travelling from Ireland, Guernsey, Jersey, or the Isle of Man;
• Travellers aged 18 or under travelling as part of a group of five or more pupils on the France-UK school trip travel scheme. This doesn't apply to accompanying adults;
• From August 1, 2026, travellers aged 19 or under travelling as part of a group of five or more pupils on the Germany-UK school trip travel scheme. This doesn't apply to accompanying adults;
• Travellers transiting through the United Kingdom via Manchester Airport (MAN) or Heathrow Airport (LHR) who will not pass through border control ('airside' transit);
• Travellers who are dual citizens with British or Irish citizenship. Dual citizens must prove their permission to travel using a valid British passport, valid Irish passport, or a certificate of entitlement. Under temporary guidance, an expired British passport issued in 1989 or later, accompanied by a valid ETA-eligible passport with matching personal details, may also be accepted at carrier discretion. Travellers intending to travel on an expired British passport should confirm acceptance with their carrier before travel.

Visit the source for more details.

Travellers who hold British citizenship in addition to another nationality cannot apply for an ETA and must travel to the UK with a valid British passport, Irish passport, or a certificate of entitlement. Under temporary guidance, an expired British passport issued in 1989 or later, accompanied by a valid ETA-eligible passport with matching personal details, may also be accepted at carrier discretion. Travellers intending to travel on an expired British passport should confirm acceptance with their carrier before travel.