Utilities

UK ETA

UK ETA is the Home Office app for an electronic travel-authorisation application workflow.

Our take

Consider only after checking the official eligibility page

Passport capture, chip/face steps and payment form a guided application.

Keep in mind: The dated description is not current immigration advice; eligibility, fee and decision times must be checked on GOV.UK. Application does not guarantee approval or entry; iPhone8+/iOS16+ stated.

What you can do

  • Capture the travel passport and required face/photo steps
  • Answer application questions and pay the official fee
  • Receive the decision through email

Good for

  • Eligible applicants using the official government route

Consider alternatives for

  • Users seeking guaranteed approval or applying for an absent person through this app

Limitations & considerations

  • Captured minimum: iOS 16.0.
  • The dated description is not current immigration advice; eligibility, fee and decision times must be checked on GOV.UK. Application does not guarantee approval or entry; iPhone8+/iOS16+ stated.

Privacy & permissions

Passport/biometric/payment information is highly sensitive; verify official identity. Publisher says data is not left on the phone after closing, which does not mean no government retention.

Sources & review notes Updated Nov 11, 2026

Reviewed by iApp4Me Editorial Team. Recommendations use the linked documentation and attributed accounts; device observations are identified separately.

  1. US App Store developer description

    Complete description, download price and compatibility metadata captured 2026-11-02.

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