Standard Visitor Visa · sub-route
Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)
£20 · visa-free nationals · multiple visits
Sourced from GOV.UK · Updated April 2026The short answer
Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is one way to qualify for the Standard Visitor Visa. The core rules of the Standard Visitor Visa apply, the specifics that set this route apart are below.
£20Application fee from
, IHS per year
6 months per visit · valid for multiple visitsInitial leave
, To settlement (ILR)
Who qualifies for this route
- Citizens of USA, Canada, Australia, EU/EEA, Switzerland and other visa-exempt nationals
- Must apply BEFORE travelling
- Not a visa, does not guarantee entry
Other Standard Visitor Visa sub-routes
Standard Visitor (6 months)
£135 · single visit up to 6 months
ViewLong-term Visitor, 2 years
£475 · multiple visits over 2 years
ViewLong-term Visitor, 5 years
£848 · multiple visits over 5 years
ViewLong-term Visitor, 10 years
£1,059 · multiple visits over 10 years
ViewMarriage Visitor visa
£135 · marry in UK, then leave
ViewSource: GOV.UK, Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) · Last verified April 2026
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