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An ETA is a digital travel permission for non-visa nationals visiting the UK for up to six months. It is not a visa: it is applied for online, costs a small fee, and allows multiple trips over two years. Visa nationals (including Indian citizens) cannot use it and need a Standard Visitor visa instead.
Non-visa nationals (such as US, EU, Australian, Canadian, Japanese, and Gulf citizens) making short visits to the UK who do not need a full visitor visa.
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An ETA allows multiple trips of up to 6 months each over two years, or until your passport expires, whichever comes first.
Yes. Every person travelling needs their own ETA, including babies and children, though you can apply on their behalf.
No. You cannot do paid or unpaid work for a UK company or as a self-employed person, apart from a permitted paid engagement or event.
Yes, you can do short-term study of up to 6 months, but anything longer needs a Student or other study visa.
No. You cannot marry, form a civil partnership, or give notice of either on an ETA - you need a Marriage Visitor visa for that.
Yes. If you pass through UK border control before your onward journey you generally need an ETA, even if you are not staying in the UK.
