Countries eligible for the UK ETA
Citizens of the following nationalities must obtain a UK ETA before travelling to or transiting through the United Kingdom:
- Albania
- Andorra
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Australia
- Austria
- Bahamas
- Bahrain
- Barbados
- Belgium
- Belize
- Botswana
- Brazil
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- Chile
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Guyana
- Hong Kong SAR
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Italy
- Japan
- Kuwait
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Malta
- Mauritius
- Mexico
- Monaco
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Oman
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Romania
- Samoa
- San Marino
- Saudi Arabia
- Seychelles
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Solomon Islands
- South Africa
- South Korea
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- Tonga
- Tuvalu
- United Arab Emirates
- United States
- Uruguay
- Vatican City
Note: this list is current as of 2026. Trinidad & Tobago, Jordan, Colombia, Nauru, Nicaragua and Saint Lucia have been removed and now require a standard UK visa. Always verify at gov.uk before travelling.
Who needs a UK ETA?
- ✓ Citizens of eligible countries visiting for tourism or leisure
- ✓ Travellers attending business meetings, conferences or short-term work activities
- ✓ Passengers transiting through UK airports to another destination
Who does NOT need an ETA
- ✕ British and Irish citizens
- ✕ Travellers who already hold a valid UK visa
- ✕ British Overseas Territory citizens