{"id":20266,"date":"2026-08-14T10:29:30","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T15:29:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/travel\/?p=20266"},"modified":"2026-08-14T10:29:40","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T15:29:40","slug":"20266","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/travel\/2026\/08\/14\/20266\/","title":{"rendered":"U.S. Citizens Traveling to the UK: New ETA Requirement"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\"x_elementToProof\"><b data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">U.S. Citizens Traveling to the UK: New ETA Requirement<\/b><\/h3>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">If you&#8217;re a U.S. citizen planning a trip to the United Kingdom, you&#8217;ll likely need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)<b>\u00a0<\/b>before you travel. The ETA is a digital travel authorization linked to your passport and is required before boarding your flight to the UK.<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\"><b>Non U.S. Citizens Traveling to the UK<\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">If you are not a U.S. citizen you may need a visa for the UK.\u00a0<a id=\"OWA5ba9eaf1-3d04-e1ce-2132-f216d47654f3\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/www.gov.uk\/check-uk-visa__;!!Mak6IKo!OFy_DceAS1YFZyHEuCRhl0RET1QTeMkncdaP0nKwxSJSCARiq2BDDHiLzIRAJzTNHDtX0WMF4CRo9vi6D713oXyAADQfNjaVLYPo$. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__https%3A%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fcheck-uk-visa__%3B!!Mak6IKo!OFy_DceAS1YFZyHEuCRhl0RET1QTeMkncdaP0nKwxSJSCARiq2BDDHiLzIRAJzTNHDtX0WMF4CRo9vi6D713oXyAADQfNjaVLYPo%24&amp;data=05%7C02%7Calyssa.totoraitis%40wisconsin.edu%7C1579144a75b04b90517508defa0572ee%7C18b1f8672df046a08ad305c86000c301%7C0%7C0%7C639223098475855292%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=47JHJuLxYNhIMwQSUQlbp%2FhmDCQF1%2BZDEOHyanvJdnA%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"0\">Check if you need a UK visa &#8211; GOV.UK<\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\"><b>What Is a UK ETA?<\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">A UK ETA allows U.S. citizens to travel to:<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>England<\/li>\n<li>Scotland<\/li>\n<li>Wales<\/li>\n<li>Northern Ireland<\/li>\n<li>Jersey<\/li>\n<li>Guernsey<\/li>\n<li>Isle of Man<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">An ETA can be used for tourism, business travel, and certain other short-term visits for up to six months.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\"><b>Who Needs an ETA?<\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">U.S. citizens traveling to the UK for short visits will need an ETA before departure. If you are not a US citizen, your eligibility for a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">depends on the passport and or Visa you hold.<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\"><b>Where Do I Apply?<\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">Apply directly through the official UK Government website:\u00a0<a id=\"OWA6122b61b-0c0d-dde3-bd47-e4380b38ba02\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/www.gov.uk\/eta__;!!Mak6IKo!OFy_DceAS1YFZyHEuCRhl0RET1QTeMkncdaP0nKwxSJSCARiq2BDDHiLzIRAJzTNHDtX0WMF4CRo9vi6D713oXyAADQfNq1670r7$. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__https%3A%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Feta__%3B!!Mak6IKo!OFy_DceAS1YFZyHEuCRhl0RET1QTeMkncdaP0nKwxSJSCARiq2BDDHiLzIRAJzTNHDtX0WMF4CRo9vi6D713oXyAADQfNq1670r7%24&amp;data=05%7C02%7Calyssa.totoraitis%40wisconsin.edu%7C1579144a75b04b90517508defa0572ee%7C18b1f8672df046a08ad305c86000c301%7C0%7C0%7C639223098475885672%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=SsrDdp8S0egF0Mcv9SyWb7Hnb0D5ugB7fhYWMGzczmg%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"1\"><b>https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/eta<\/b><\/a><b>.\u00a0<\/b>You can also apply using the official UK ETA mobile app.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">For travelers who prefer assistance with the application process, Fox World Travel recommends VisaHQ<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Apply here: <a id=\"OWAee7d24bd-4403-8cb4-6eac-619bda27ccbb\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/foxworldtravel.businessvisahq.com\/__;!!Mak6IKo!OFy_DceAS1YFZyHEuCRhl0RET1QTeMkncdaP0nKwxSJSCARiq2BDDHiLzIRAJzTNHDtX0WMF4CRo9vi6D713oXyAADQfNgs3se6a$. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__https%3A%2Ffoxworldtravel.businessvisahq.com%2F__%3B!!Mak6IKo!OFy_DceAS1YFZyHEuCRhl0RET1QTeMkncdaP0nKwxSJSCARiq2BDDHiLzIRAJzTNHDtX0WMF4CRo9vi6D713oXyAADQfNgs3se6a%24&amp;data=05%7C02%7Calyssa.totoraitis%40wisconsin.edu%7C1579144a75b04b90517508defa0572ee%7C18b1f8672df046a08ad305c86000c301%7C0%7C0%7C639223098475904423%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=TpgETk5u%2FPD3%2BxyxDD6uRh7ILXRYUg2FqsGPXKKRFdk%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"2\">VisaHQ for Fox World Travel<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\"><\/div>\n<div role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\"><b>How Much Does It Cost?<\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">The official UK ETA fee is\u00a0<b>\u00a320 per person<\/b>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">The UK government recommends applying through the official <a href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__https%3A%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Feta__%3B!!Mak6IKo!OFy_DceAS1YFZyHEuCRhl0RET1QTeMkncdaP0nKwxSJSCARiq2BDDHiLzIRAJzTNHDtX0WMF4CRo9vi6D713oXyAADQfNq1670r7%24&amp;data=05%7C02%7Calyssa.totoraitis%40wisconsin.edu%7C1579144a75b04b90517508defa0572ee%7C18b1f8672df046a08ad305c86000c301%7C0%7C0%7C639223098475885672%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=SsrDdp8S0egF0Mcv9SyWb7Hnb0D5ugB7fhYWMGzczmg%3D&amp;reserved=0\">UK Government website<\/a> or mobile app.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\"><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">Through VisaHQ, the total cost includes:<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>$28 USD ETA application fee<\/li>\n<li>\n<div role=\"presentation\">$59 USD VisaHQ service fee<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Be cautious of third-party websites that may charge additional fees to submit the same application.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>U.S. Citizens Traveling to the UK: New ETA Requirement If you&#8217;re a U.S. citizen planning a trip to the United Kingdom, you&#8217;ll likely need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)\u00a0before [&#8230;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3346,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[69,95,99,100,167,98,153],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20266","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-front-page-alerts","category-parkside","category-platteville","category-uw-lacrosse","category-uw-stout","category-uwm","category-whitewater"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20266","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3346"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20266"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20266\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20268,"href":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20266\/revisions\/20268"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20266"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20266"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20266"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}