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UK ETA nationality checker and family cost calculator

Select a nationality, permission status and journey type. Calculate new ETA costs for people sharing those circumstances, including children.

Last checked 2026-11-14. Rules change, sometimes at short notice. We list the date we last checked each official source; confirm with the official government source before you travel, buy or file. This is general information, not legal or immigration advice.

This is a general estimate for information only, not tax, legal or financial advice. Real rules have more conditions than a calculator can show, so check the official source below or a qualified professional for your situation.

How it works

The Home Office fee table increased ETA applications from £16 to £20 on April 8, 2026. The fee is per applicant, including babies and children.

household application cost = people needing a new ETA × fee per person

The checker applies common exemptions before the nationality list. It shows zero ETA application cost for an exempt group or a visa-route result; this does not mean that the whole journey is free. Uncertain cases show a conditional budget. Exempt and visa-route results hide the count and fee controls and ignore their values, including blanks. Multiply first, then display pounds to two decimal places. No currency conversion or third-party charges are included.

Use separate calculations for people with different passports or permissions. Do not count people who already hold a usable ETA. Check the full exemption guidance for special cases such as school groups and immigration-control exemptions.

Worked examples

Four US visitors needing new ETAs

With no exemption and a visit through border control, 4 × £20 = £80.00, including any children in the group.

Two Irish citizens

Irish citizens do not need an ETA: £0.00 in ETA fees for two travellers.

Two Canadian visitors with an edited fee

At a user-entered hypothetical fee of £25, two new applications cost £50.00. This is a scenario, not the published price.

Frequently asked questions

Do children need their own ETA?
Yes, when required for their nationality and circumstances. Each person applies separately and pays the same application fee.
Do I need an ETA for an airport connection?
Airside transit without UK border control is exempt from ETA. Landside transit can require one for listed nationalities. Confirm the route with your airline; a separate transit visa may still be needed.
What if I have British or Irish citizenship?
You do not need an ETA, including if you are a dual citizen. Travel with acceptable proof of citizenship or right of abode as described in GOV.UK guidance.
Does living in Ireland exempt me?
Only if you are visa-exempt and entering from Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey or the Isle of Man. Irish residents aged 16 or older need valid original Irish-government evidence of residence. A visa-required nationality still needs the visa route.
How long is an ETA valid?
Two years or until the passport expires, whichever is earlier. The fee is non-refundable after application; check the existing authorization before paying again.
Are Nicaragua and St Lucia on the current list?
No. GOV.UK removed both on March 5, 2026. Choose “Not listed / other nationality” and check the official visa guidance. A nationality match is not an individual approval or a guarantee of entry.

Sources

Last reviewed 2026-11-14; next review due by 2026-12-14. The method is written out above so you can check our math.