Check ETA Status UK: Is Your Authorisation Approved?

How to check ETA status UK step by step

1. Look at your inbox: the decision is sent by e-mail, and also by SMS with our service. Check your spam folder too.
2. Open the government service Check your ETA and follow the instructions to view the status of your authorisation.
3. Keep the passport at hand: the ETA is linked to the passport used for the application, so have it with you.
4. Contact support if you see no decision after three working days.

This is how to check ETA status UK without paying anything: the verification service is free.

Check my ETA status UK: what the results mean

• Approved: your authorisation is active. It is valid for 2 years, or until your passport expires, with multiple entries of up to 6 months each.
• Pending: the application is still being processed. A decision usually comes within a day, but it can take up to 3 working days.
• Rejected: you can submit a new application.
• Refused: no new ETA application is possible, and you need to apply for a visa.

If you want to check my ETA status UK before booking non-refundable tickets, wait for the approval message first.

How long does the decision take?

According to the UK government, most applications get an answer in less than a day, but some need up to 3 working days, so apply at least three working days before you travel. Our service costs a single €83 per traveller. The detailed price is on our UK ETA cost page.

Why check before you travel?

Airlines, ferry companies and rail operators verify the authorisation before boarding. A quick check a few days before departure confirms that the passport details are right and that the authorisation has not expired. If you are unsure whether you need one at all, read who needs an ETA for the UK.

You can check ETA status UK as often as you like before departure. Remember that an ETA does not guarantee entry: the final decision belongs to the border officer at your arrival.

What to do if nothing arrives

If you cannot check ETA status UK because no e-mail has arrived, first search your spam folder and make sure the e-mail address entered in the form is correct. If three working days have passed, write to our support team at support@e-visa.online with the name on the passport and the e-mail used. We will look at your file and tell you where it stands. Applications cannot be edited once sent, so a mistake in the passport number means filing a new application.