UK Introduces Fee for Estonian Travelers - Details of New Entry Regulation Clarified
Here's Your Guide to Obtaining the UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) as an Estonian Citizen:
- Mobile App or Online Platform
- Apply for the UK ETA via the easy-to-use app or on the GOV.UK website. You can find the app on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, or simply access the online platform through the official site.
- Preparation
- Gather the essential documents before starting the application process. You'll need a valid passport (the one you'll be traveling with) and a working email address. Additionally, you'll need a credit card, debit card, or digital payment options like Apple Pay or Google Pay for the application fee.
- Application Process
- The application includes several steps:
- Submit a photo of your passport and scan the chip in your passport. Don't forget to scanning your face and taking a selfie.
- Answer a series of suitability questions as part of the application.
- Make sure your photos meet the UK's digital photo requirements.
- Enter your contact and passport details.
- Payment
- The application fee varies, with a current price of £10 (as of April 9, 2025, the fee will rise to £16).
- Waiting for Approval
- Most applicants receive an automatic decision within minutes. But, for the rare cases that take longer, allow up to three working days for processing. Good news: You can travel to the UK while waiting for your approval.
- Important to Remember
- Your ETA is digitally linked to your passport and does not have to be shown separately upon entry into the UK. Ensure you use the same passport for the application and the one you'll travel with.
Find more information on obtaining a UK ETA on the website of His Majesty's government. Happy travels!
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- As an Estonian citizen, you can obtain the UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) by applying through the easy-to-use mobile app or on the GOV.UK website.
- Before starting the application process, gather necessary documents such as a valid passport, working email address, credit card, debit card, or digital payment options like Apple Pay or Google Pay for the application fee.
- The application process involves submitting a photo of your passport, scanning the chip in your passport, answering a series of suitability questions, ensuring your photos meet the UK's digital photo requirements, and entering your contact and passport details.
- The application fee varies, with a current price of £10 (as of April 9, 2025); however, the fee will rise to £16 as of the same date.
- Most applicants receive an automatic decision within minutes, but allow up to three working days for processing in rare cases. You can travel to the UK while waiting for your approval.
