ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) Application for Entry into UK

The UK Government will make it mandatory for travellers from countries (including Japanese nationals from January 8, 2025) designated by the UK Government to obtain electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the following purposes.

[Purpose of travel]

Travelling to the UK for up to 6 months for tourism, visiting family and friends, business or short-term study
Travelling to the UK for up to 3 months on the Creative Worker visa concession
Travelling to the UK for a permitted paid engagement
Transiting through the UK – including if you are not going through UK border control

When travelling to the UK or connecting flights to other countries at airports in the UK, you will be checked for an ETA application status at check-in.
If you are a designated national and do not hold an ETA, you may not be allowed to board our flights at the direction of the UK authorities.
Please check in advance whether you need an ETA and complete the application process before you are coming to the airport.

ETA applications

How to apply

Applications can be made via the official ETA website or the UK ETA APP.
When applying, you will need your passport, email address and a specified means of payment.
Applicable passengers

This is for passengers of designated nationalities and for the above-mentioned travel purposes.
For more information on whether you are eligible to apply for an ETA, see the ETA official webpage.

Please refer to the ETA official webpage for information on the dates when you must travel with an ETA and when you can start your application.
Application fee
£10 GBP
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  Only credit card, debit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay is available.
How long it takes

In general, 3 working days
Period of validity
2 years from the date of acquisition
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  If you renew your passport after obtaining an ETA, you need to apply for and obtain a new one.