EU citizens travelling to the UK without visa will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)

Electronic Travel Authorisation is a digital permission to travel to the UK. It is being introduced worldwide for visitors to the UK who do not currently need a visa for short stays, or who do not already have UK immigration status. 

EU nationals will be required to have ETA as of 2 of April. People can apply through the ‘UK ETA app’, which can be downloaded from the Google Play and Apple App Store or through GOV.UK website. 

Most applicants currently get an automatic decision in minutes when applying through the UK ETA app, which means spontaneous trips to the UK are still possible. 

To apply for an ETA, applicants need to:   

• Pay a fee: An ETA currently costs £10 and permits multiple journeys to the UK for stays of up to six months at a time over two years or until the holder’s passport expires – whichever is sooner. From 9 April 2025 an ETA will cost £16. 
• Provide contact and passport details  
• Provide a valid photo, complying with rules for digital photos on GOV.UK  
• Answer a set of questions  

Travellers must use the same passport they used when they applied for an ETA. 

Find out more about ETA and how to apply on GOV.UK