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UK ETA Concepts

Written by Global Immigrate consultants · Reviewed by Oscar Yip, Founder & Managing Director

Summary

Pre-travel authorisation for certain visa-exempt visitors — not a visa.

Short answer: the UK ETA requires certain visa-exempt nationalities to obtain electronic authorisation before travel. It is filed online and is distinct from a visa. Whether it applies follows the UKVI list.

FAQ

Need ETA if I hold a UK visa?

Valid visas usually follow different rules.

Transit too?

Depends whether you clear border control.

If refused?

You may need to apply for a visa instead.

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