UK ETA Assistance. Expert Help With Your Application.
We help travellers complete the UK ETA form correctly. Our team reviews your details for errors, submits on your behalf, and confirms your travel document.
Important: ReadyToArrive is an independent private service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the UK Government, the Home Office, or GOV.UK. You can apply directly and free of charge at GOV.UK.
Transparent pricing: £39 total
- ✓Error check before submission
- ✓Decision usually within 24 hours
- ✓Free resubmission if we make a mistake
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What is a UK ETA?
The UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is a digital travel document introduced by the UK authorities. It is required for visitors from eligible countries who wish to enter the United Kingdom for tourism, business, transit, or other short stays. The ETA is linked to your passport electronically and is valid for two years or until your passport expires.
You can apply for an ETA directly through the government website at no cost beyond the £20 fee. However, many travellers choose to use an assistance service to help ensure their form is completed correctly and to reduce the risk of delays caused by errors.
Why travellers use our assistance
Applying directly vs using our service
| Direct (GOV.UK) | Our Assistance | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | £20 (gov fee only) | £39 (£20 gov + £19 service) |
| Error checking | Self-review | Expert review before submission |
| Submission | You submit yourself | We submit on your behalf |
| If errors cause delays | You resubmit yourself | We resubmit at no extra cost |
| Support | Government helpline | Dedicated customer support |
How our assistance works
Share your details with us
Complete a short form with your passport and travel information. Takes around 5 minutes.
We review and submit on your behalf
Our team checks your information for errors and submits the form to the relevant authority.
Receive your confirmation
You receive confirmation by email, usually within 24 hours. Processing times are set by the authorities.
Common questions
No. ReadyToArrive.com is operated by Consulting LLC, an independent private company. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the UK Government, the Home Office, or GOV.UK. You can submit your ETA form directly and free of charge at GOV.UK. We charge £19 for our administrative assistance on top of the £20 government fee.
The UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is a digital travel document required for visitors from eligible countries who wish to enter the United Kingdom. It is linked electronically to your passport and is valid for two years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first.
Many travellers prefer assistance because the form can be confusing, especially around passport details and eligibility questions. Our team reviews your information for errors before submission, which helps reduce the chance of delays caused by mistakes. We also handle resubmission if we make an error.
Most applications receive a decision within 24 hours. In some cases it may take up to three working days. Processing times are set by the UK authorities and are outside our control. We submit your form as soon as you complete it.
If your travel form is not successful due to an error we made during submission, we will resubmit at no additional cost. If the outcome is for eligibility reasons outside our control, we will advise you on your options. We cannot influence or predict the decision made by the authorities.
The £39 includes two separate charges: the £20 government fee (paid to the UK authorities) and our £19 service fee (for form review, error checking, submission support, and customer service). There are no hidden charges.
Once payment is made, the £20 government fee is submitted to the authorities and is non-refundable. Our £19 service fee is also non-refundable as work begins on your form straight away. All fees and our no-refund policy are shown clearly before you pay.