UK ETA

Name: UK ETA
Rating: 3.2 (1563 reviews)
Author: Home Office

By: Home Office App

Utilities

Overview

Version:

2.42.909

Last updated: 2026-08-19

Ranking

#53,328 ▲ 82

Overall

Features & Capabilities

UK ETA is a Chrome extension that guides you through the UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) process. It helps you determine if you need an ETA and walks you through the official steps: take a passport photo, scan the passport chip, verify your identity with a facial check, take a selfie, answer questions, and complete payment. The flow is designed to be quick—about 10 minutes—and you do not need to enter travel details to get started. It references official gov.uk resources, and notes that if you are applying for someone else, they must be with you or you should apply online at gov.uk.

Privacy and accessibility are emphasised: the extension is described as safe and secure with no information stored on your device after you close it, and you can delete it after completing your application. For safe online practices, it links to the UK Cyber Aware site. An accessibility statement is provided via official links. This extension aims to help travelers while respecting privacy and accessibility requirements.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Privacy & Security Accessibility

By:

Home Office

Rating:

3.20

(1,563) 8 new ratings

Version:

2.42.909 Last updated: 2026-08-19

Version code:

889901272

Creation date:

2023-10-23

Compatible devices:

Size:

224.86MB

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-20

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 53,328 ▲ 82

Other platforms

UK ETA (v2.42.1068)

8,364,353 3.11

(8,806)

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Developed by:

Home Office

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/uk-eta/id6444912481

User Reviews

Users largely praise the app's guided, official process and quick approvals when successful, but recurrent issues with photo/scan reliability, app stability, and payment flows create frustration and delays for many users. The app works well for some, especially with good lighting and proper preparation, but reliability gaps remain a major complaint.

Pros

Clear, guided, step-by-step process with helpful instructions and visuals.
Official UK government app, providing a legitimate channel for ETA submission.
Fast approvals when photos and scans are accepted, often in minutes.

Cons

Frequent photo capture/scan failures (passport photo, face photo, passport chip) leading to denial or wasted time.
Reliability issues and occasional app stalls or errors (postcode/zip entry, freezes) that hamper submission.
Payment problems and card compatibility (Visa declines, some cards failing, unclear or unavailable card entry).

Recent reviews

This would maybe be acceptable if it was for all of Europe, but the UK requiring you to download an entire app for this purpose is just the dumbest thing I can imagine. On top of that, it’s a user experience nightmare. I can tell this was made without design or research assistance.