Quick answer
A UK ETA costs £20 per person. It is valid for 2 years, or until your passport expires if that is sooner, and covers as many visits as you like of up to 6 months each. The fee is not refunded once you have applied.
- £20one fee for adults, children and babies
- 2 yearsor until the passport expires
- Unlimitedvisits while the ETA is valid
- 6 monthsmaximum stay per visit
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What the fee covers
The £20 is the government fee, paid when you apply in the UK ETA app or on GOV.UK. There is one price: no child, family, senior or group rate, and no cheaper short-stay version. Each traveller pays for their own ETA.
You can pay with a credit or debit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
No refunds
You cannot get a refund after you apply. That includes a refused application, a cancelled trip and a mistake in the form. Because an application cannot be corrected once sent, a wrong passport number means applying and paying again.
How long an ETA lasts
An ETA lasts for 2 years from the day it is granted. It ends earlier if the passport you applied with expires, because the ETA is linked to that passport. A new passport always means a new ETA.
While it is valid you can travel to the UK as many times as you want. Each visit can last up to 6 months, but you cannot use back-to-back visits to live in the UK.
How the fee has changed
| From | Fee |
|---|---|
| October 2023 (launch) | £10 |
| 9 April 2025 | £16 |
| 8 April 2026 | £20 |
ETA and visa fees compared
| UK ETA | Standard Visitor visa | |
|---|---|---|
| Fee | £20 | £135 (up to 6 months) |
| Valid for | 2 years | Up to 6 months |
| How you apply | App or online, no appointment | Online, plus an appointment at a visa application centre |
| Usual decision time | Within a day, up to 3 working days | Within 3 weeks |
Other websites may charge more than £20 to submit an application for you. GOV.UK states that applying through another website or app does not get you a faster decision.
Questions
Is there a discount for children?
No. The fee is £20 for every traveller, whatever their age.
My ETA is still valid but I renewed my passport. Do I pay again?
Yes. The ETA is tied to the old passport and cannot be transferred.
Can I extend an ETA?
No. When it expires, or when your passport changes, you apply for a new one.
Sources
Checked on 10 November 2026. Rules can change; the official pages below always take priority.