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

By:
Home Office
Rating:
3.30
(1,344)
20 new ratings
Version:
2.36.880 Last updated: 2026-05-28
Version code:
885927474
Creation date:
2023-10-23
Compatible devices:
Size:
221.81MB
URLs:
Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-03
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Ranking

Other platforms

Android
UK ETA (v2.36.993)
7,009,888 3.16 (7,906)

Contact the developer

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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
A nightmare for people with essential tremor to use. The photos are taken too quickly and then declined.
by Ma*****, 2026-05-11

This app has you jumping through hoop after hoop refusing to accept scan after scan photo after photo - extremely frustrating - gave up!
by la*****, 2026-05-10

Imposible
by Pe*****, 2026-05-10
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