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It will give you permission to travel to the UK, and it will be electronically linked to your passport.  \n An ETA is permission to travel, not permission to enter  \n Starting January 8, 2025 all non-visa US nationals will need the ETA  \n Can apply starting November 27, 2024  \n Your ETA will last for 2 years, or until your passport expires, whichever comes first  \n You may receive a warning when booking travel if an ETA is needed, but you should make sure to double check if an ETA is needed  \n People will be denied boarding if they don’t have an ETA and they need one  \nYou’ll need an ETA to:  \n Come to the UK for up to 6 months for tourism, visiting family and friends, business or study  \n Come to the UK for up to 3 months on the Creative Worker visa concession  \n Transit through the UK – including layovers and if you don’t plan on leaving the airport  \n This includes any mode of travel (flying, driving, train, etc.)  \nYou will not need an ETA if you have:  \n A British or Irish passport  \n Permission to live, work or study in the UK (by way of a UK visa or one of the above passports)  \n A visa to enter the UK  \nHow to apply:  \n Application needs to be submitted at least 3 days prior to travel, but participants should apply ASAP  \n You’ll need to apply on the UK ETA app, or online: [https://apply-for-an-eta.homeoffice.gov.uk/how-to-apply](https://apply-for-an-eta.homeoffice.gov.uk/how-to-apply)  \n You can apply on behalf of others  \n Each traveler must get their own ETA (regardless of age)  \n You’ll usually get a decision within 3 working days, but you may get a quicker decision  \n It may take longer than 3 working days if further checks are needed, so you should apply as soon as you have travel plans  \n If denied, participants may need to apply for a visa  \nHow much it costs:  \n An ETA will cost £10 per applicant (approximately $13 USD)  \nHow you’ll get your ETA:  \n You’ll get an email confirmation if your application is approved  \n Your ETA will be connected electronically to the passport you applied with  \n You must use the same passport to travel  \nAdditional Resources:  \n [https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta)  \n [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQVvTTbHIu4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQVvTTbHIu4)  \n [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uG1zaOMl63M](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uG1zaOMl63M)","cbCaic1MZqHnOyb3","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaic1MZqHnOyb3","pdf",89823,"English","# UK ETA overview\n## ETA validity and when it becomes required\n## Who needs an ETA and who is exempt\n## How to apply (app or online)\n## Costs and confirmation process","[{\"question\":\"When will the UK ETA requirement start for non-visa US nationals?\",\"answer\":\"Starting January 8, 2025, all non-visa US nationals will need the ETA. 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