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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