Get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to visit the UK

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When you do not need an ETA

You do not need an ETA to travel to the UK if:

Dual citizens

If you’re a dual citizen with British or Irish citizenship, you cannot get an ETA. When you travel to the UK you’ll need to prove your citizenship using:

If you live in Ireland

You do not need an ETA if you’re both:

  • from a country that would normally need an ETA to travel to the UK
  • entering the UK from Ireland, Guernsey, Jersey or the Isle of Man

If you’re from a country that needs a visa, you’ll need to apply for a visa before travelling to the UK.

Check if you need a UK visa or ETA.

What documents you’ll need to bring

If you’re 16 or older, you’ll need to bring one of the following:

  • Irish driving licence
  • Irish learner permit
  • medical card
  • GP visit card
  • European Health Insurance Card
  • Irish Residence Permit
  • Permanent Residence Certificate
  • National Age Card
  • diplomatic identity card

The document must be:

  • an original
  • issued by the Irish government
  • valid at the time you travel

If you’re under 16, you do not need to bring proof you live in Ireland.