Most PopularUnited Kingdom
ETA- £10 GBP
- Valid 2 years
- Multiple entry
ETA
Electronic Travel Authorization
Pre-authorization for visa-exempt travel. Skip the full visa process—apply online in minutes, get approved in hours.
ETAs let you visit Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and 100+ other countries with a simple digital application.
10 minApplication time
24–72 hrsTypical approval
1–3 yearsValidity period
100ETA programs
Popular DestinationsCountries Requiring
Countries Requiring
ETA Approval
Apply for Electronic Travel Authorization to these popular destinations. Each has different fees, validity, and requirements.
- Most Popular
Ireland
ETA- €7 EUR
- Valid 1 years
- Multiple entry
France
ETIAS- €7 EUR
- Valid 3 years
- Multiple entry
Most PopularGermany
ETIAS- €7 EUR
- Valid 3 years
- Required from 2025
What is an ETA
ETA Compared to Traditional Visa
Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is a simpler alternative to a full visa for short stays. Here’s how they compare.
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- 4.8/5 average experience rating across major channels
- 61% of users complete intake in a single sitting
- High referral volume from family and business travelers
- Embedded workflows power partner experiences where reliability and compliance cannot be optional.
- Production integrations with high-volume consumer brands
- Operational dashboards and SLA monitoring by partner
- Joint planning for launch readiness and policy updates
HelloGov
- Single guided workflow from intake to fulfillment
- Pre-submission validation to reduce avoidable rework
- Specialist escalation for non-standard scenarios
- Live status milestones and proactive notifications
- Courier and service options surfaced based on need
Traditional fragmented process
- Manual interpretation of agency forms and instructions
- Errors discovered late, often after submission attempts
- Inconsistent quality across third-party touchpoints
- Limited visibility into progress and remaining steps
- Multiple handoffs that increase delays and confusion
How It WorksA few steps from
A few steps from
application to approval
AI guides and verifies every step. A real person is always one step away.
Check eligibility
Verify your nationality qualifies for ETA at your destination. Our checker shows requirements instantly.
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Complete your application
Answer a few simple questions. We've translated complex government jargon into plain English for a seamless experience.
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AI verification
Our experts review your application to ensure it's 100% compliant before securely submitting it to the authorities.
3/4
Receive approval
Get your approved ETA delivered straight to your inbox, ready for your upcoming trip.
4/4
Technology
AI-Powered processing
Our AI helps ensure your ETA application is complete and compliant before submission—reducing rejections and speeding up approval.
Sydney AI
AI SupportSydney helps applicants complete forms accurately, answers policy FAQs in plain language, and routes uncertain cases to a specialist before they become delays.
- Chat
- In App
EmailWhatsapp
Available 24/7 — a real person is always one step away
10 min
Application Time
Our AI streamlines the intake process by clarifying complex requirements in real-time before they cause delays.
98%+
Approval Rate
Complex use cases are routed to trained teams with documented response pathways and SLA ownership.
24–72 hrs Typical Processing
Customers see what is complete, what remains, and what to expect next. This reduces repeated support contacts and increases confidence during high-stress travel timelines
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Processing Times
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Faster processing available for most ETA destinations. Prices vary by country.
3–5 days
Best value for travelers.
- Lowest price
- Government processing
- Email delivery
24–48 hours
For travelers who need it sooner.
- Priority processing
- Faster turnaround
- Popular choice
Same day
Emergency processing.
- Fastest option
- Same-day approval
- Premium pricing
Why HelloGov
With HelloGov vs without
See the difference our AI-assisted platform makes.
AI Application ScannerEvery application is scanned &
verified
verified
Scan progress100%
- Application form scannedVerified
- Photo complianceVerified
- Document authenticityVerified
- Field validationCompleted
- Eligibility confirmedVerified
- Error detectionVerified
Application ready to submit99.4% approval rate
HelloGov
- Simple guided form — no confusing government portals
- AI error checking — catch mistakes before submission
- Real-time status — track your application anytime
- 24/7 support — get help when you need it
- All ETA types in one place — Canada, Australia, NZ, UK, and more
Without
- Confusing government portals — different site per country
- No error checking — high risk of rejections
- No status updates — wait and hope
- Limited support — business hours only
- Different site per country — juggle multiple applications
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about ETA applications and processing.
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Top Questions
An ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is a pre-screening for visa-exempt nationals — simpler, faster, and usually cheaper. An eVisa is a full electronic visa for nationals who require a visa. ETAs typically allow short stays (tourism, business, transit) while eVisas can cover longer stays and more purposes.
Most ETAs are approved within minutes to a few hours, though some applications are referred for manual review and can take up to 72 hours. Apply at least three business days before you travel.
No. An ETA is linked electronically to your passport, so there is nothing to print. We still recommend saving a copy of your confirmation in case border officials ask to see it.
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