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Last updated: 19 October 2026. Official source: GOV.UK – Get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) What Happens If You Arrive in the UK Without an ETA? Without an approved ETA, your airline, ferry or Eurostar operator will not let you board, and you cannot apply on arrival in the UK. Since 25 February 2026, the … Read more

Last updated: 19 October 2026. Rules checked against the official GOV.UK ETA guidance and the Immigration Rules (Appendix ETA). Does the UK ETA Application Ask About Criminal Convictions? Yes. The UK Electronic Travel Authorisation application includes a direct question about your criminal history. Specifically, it asks whether you have been convicted of any offence in … Read more

Last updated: 19 October 2026 Quick answer: There are only two official ways to apply for a UK ETA – the UK ETA app and GOV.UK – and the fee is £20 per person. Any other website is unofficial: the Home Office does not accredit or endorse any third-party ETA service. Why ETA Scams Are … Read more