Last updated 23 July 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to United Kingdom for German citizens
Visa free, Visa exemption
Visa overview
A digital authorization required for some visa-exempt nationals to enter the UK. It serves as a pre-screening tool that grants permission for stays up to 6 months for tourism, business, or short-term study purposes. Once approved, ETA is electronically linked to the traveler's passport and is valid for 2 years and allows multiple entries.
Eligible individuals
Tourist, businessman, visitor, family, passenger, visa exempt
Time frames and cost
Documents
Mandatory
Additional
*Foreign official documents must be apostilled and legalized in accordance with the regulations of the country whose consular or diplomatic mission they are being submitted to. Additionally, they must be accompanied by a certified translation into the official language of that country or into English, unless otherwise specified by the mission's requirements.
**Prior to submitting the documents, it is strongly advised to verify the specific procedures and requirements with the relevant mission.
Requirements
Clear purpose of the visit and documents confirming it, in accordance with the visa-free entry conditions.
Sufficient means to support oneself and their dependents for the duration of their stay in the country.
The applicant does not pose a threat to public order, internal security, public health or international relations of the country.
Strong ties to the country of origin and compelling reasons to return there, ensuring compliance with the terms and duration of stay.
Insurance policy for the entire period of stay, meeting the minimum mandatory or recommended requirements for the country.
Visa Information
English international
Category
Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)
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