UK Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)
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How to apply for your United Kingdom ETA or visa with iVisa
              Answer a few simple questions, upload your documents, see when you’ll get your ETA or visa, and pay using secure methods. You can save your progress and come back anytime. Most people finish in under 10 minutes.
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              The UK visa system is known for being strict – your photo must be the right size, and your passport scan must be clear.
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We’re not the government, but we submit your application to them and are here for you along the way if any problems occur.
              Once your application is approved, we’ll notify you right away. For UK ETAs, your approved travel authorization is sent directly to your email.
If you’re applying for a Standard Visitor Visa, your passport will need to be collected from the visa center with the visa affixed inside.            
      The UK ETA is designed for travelers visiting the United Kingdom for short stays. With this travel authorization, you can enter the UK for several purposes, including tourism and business.
The ETA is valid for two years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. You can enter and leave the UK multiple times during this period, as long as each visit stays within the six-month limit.
You can also enter British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies without needing a separate visa, such as:
You can also enter British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies without needing a separate visa, such as:
Purpose: For partners, fiancés, or dependents of UK citizens or settled individuals coming to live permanently or temporarily.
Validity: Typically granted for 33 months initially (spouse/civil partner visa), with a pathway to settlement (Indefinite Leave to Remain) after five years.
Entries: Multiple entries allowed.
Extension: Extendable, progressing towards settlement, provided eligible conditions continue to be met.
Additional info: Applicants may work and bring dependent children. Partnership and relationship evidence is required at application.
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Purpose: For studying at accredited UK educational institutions (courses longer than 6 months).
Validity: Covers entire course duration plus a short grace period; usually up to five years for postgraduate degrees.
Entries: Multiple entries allowed.
Extension: Extendable for further studies, research, or pathway to settlements (e.g., post-study work visa).
Additional info: Allows on- and off-campus work under visa conditions, subject to employer sponsorship and course requirements.
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Work visas
Purpose: For employment in the UK under categories like Skilled Worker, Global Talent, Innovator, Youth Mobility, and UK Ancestry.
Validity: Varies by category. Typically 1 to 5 years and is renewable.
Entries: Multiple entries allowed.
Extension: Extendable and can lead to Indefinite Leave to Remain (typically after five years for Skilled Worker).
Additional info: Requires employer sponsorship, salary thresholds (for Skilled Worker), or recognized personal credentials (for Global Talent).
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Purpose: For travelers transiting through a UK airport en route to another country, without passing through UK border control.
Validity: Typically valid for 24–48 hours depending on the type of transit visa issued.
Entries: Single entry only.
Extension: Not extendable.
Additional info: Required for travelers from visa-required countries even for short airport transfers. Some travelers may be eligible for Transit Without Visa (TWOV) depending on their nationality and connecting flights.
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Purpose: For individuals traveling to the UK to marry or register a civil partnership, or to give notice of marriage or civil partnership.
Validity: Up to six months.
Entries: Single or multiple entries allowed within the six-month validity period.
Extension: Not extendable.
Additional info: Work is not permitted. This visa does not allow long-term residence. If you plan to settle in the UK after marriage, a separate Spouse or Partner Visa is required.
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Purpose: For individuals who have lawfully lived in the UK under qualifying visas and are seeking permanent residency.
Validity: Indefinite. No time limit on stay.
Entries: Multiple entries allowed without restrictions.
Extension: Not required once granted, though ILR can lapse after 2 years of absence from the UK.
Additional info: Most applicants become eligible after five continuous years on visas such as Skilled Worker, Spouse, or Family Visas. Meeting residence requirements, passing the Life in the UK Test, and demonstrating English language proficiency are part of the application process.
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      The UK’s visa policy offers different pathways depending on a traveler’s nationality and the purpose of their visit. Citizens of Ireland can enter the UK freely without a visa or ETA due to the Common Travel Area agreement. British nationals, as well as those with UK Settled or Pre-Settled Status, also do not require any additional travel authorization.
Many travelers from visa-exempt countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea, and most European nations, are eligible to apply for the UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). This digital permit allows multiple entries over two years, with each visit lasting up to six months for purposes such as tourism, business meetings, short-term study, or visiting family and friends.
Travelers from countries not eligible for the ETA must apply for a Standard Visitor Visa in advance. This visa is required for nationals from countries such as India, China, Nigeria, Pakistan, and South Africa. The Standard Visitor Visa typically permits stays of up to six months and covers a range of activities similar to the ETA, but the application process involves submitting more documents and attending an in-person biometrics appointment.
Visitors intending to work, stay long-term, or engage in activities not permitted under the ETA or Standard Visitor Visa must apply for specific visa categories such as work visas, student visas, or family visas through the UK Home Office.    
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