LONNOW.COMVISAS & IMMIGRATION
Visiting London? Check whether an ETA belongs on the pre-flight list
An Electronic Travel Authorisation is relevant to some visitors, not everyone arriving in London. Nationality, existing permission and the purpose of travel matter.
Check before paying
Use GOV.UK’s official route to establish whether an ETA is required.
British and Irish citizens and people with relevant existing UK permission are among those for whom different rules apply. Do not infer the answer from a friend’s itinerary.
- Article type
- Practical guide
- Sources checked
- 21 October 2026; not live booking inventory
On this page
One family is not one application
Where required, an ETA applies to an individual, including a child.
The official application costs £20 at this check; third-party service charges are not the government fee. Read the current rules before making payment.
Keep the categories separate
An ETA is not a visa and does not guarantee admission at the border.
This is general preparation, not an assessment of anyone’s immigration position. Use official guidance or an appropriately qualified adviser where the circumstances are unclear.
Continue exploring
visas and immigration
More London coverage in this category.
Life in the UK Test: use the official booking route
Before paying for a Life in the UK Test, check the requirement for your own application and use the government booking service. A search advertisement is not proof of official status.
Travelling this autumn? Check the passport linked to your eVisa
Before leaving London, check access to your UKVI account and the travel document linked to it. A digital immigration record, a share code and a passport have different jobs.