📝 Form Practice 🇬🇧 United Kingdom ETA
Rehearse the official form field by field — guidance and common pitfalls inline. Export your answers as a reference card, then breeze through the real form.
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Account Creation and Login
2 fields
Email Address
email Required▸ 💡 Field guide
Enter a valid email address that you have access to. You will receive a verification link and all ETA notifications here. Use a personal email rather than a work or shared one to avoid missing updates.
⚠ Common mistakes
- • Using a typo in the email domain (e.g., gmail.co instead of gmail.com)
- • Using a shared email that you cannot check regularly
Password
password Required▸ 💡 Field guide
Create a strong password with at least 8 characters, including uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols. Do not reuse passwords from other accounts. You will need this to log back in to check your application status.
⚠ Common mistakes
- • Using a simple password like 'password123' that is easy to guess
- • Forgetting the password and not saving it in a password manager
Passport Details
3 fields
Passport Number
text Required▸ 💡 Field guide
Enter the passport number exactly as printed on the top right of your passport's bio-data page. It is usually 9 characters for US passports (e.g., 123456789) or a combination of letters and numbers for other countries. Do not include spaces or dashes. Double-check for O/0 and I/1 confusion.
⚠ Common mistakes
- • Confusing the letter O with the number 0 in the passport number
- • Adding spaces or hyphens that are not present on the passport
Passport Expiry Date
date Required▸ 💡 Field guide
Enter the expiry date in the format DD/MM/YYYY as shown on your passport. Ensure the passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay in the UK. If your passport expires soon, renew it before applying for ETA.
⚠ Common mistakes
- • Entering the date in MM/DD/YYYY format instead of DD/MM/YYYY
- • Entering the issue date instead of the expiry date
Passport Issuing Country
select Required▸ 💡 Field guide
Select the country that issued your passport from the dropdown list. This is the country of your nationality, not necessarily your country of residence. If you have dual nationality, use the passport you plan to travel with.
⚠ Common mistakes
- • Selecting the country of residence instead of the issuing country
- • Choosing the wrong country when holding dual nationality
Personal Information
3 fields
Full Name (as on passport)
text Required▸ 💡 Field guide
Enter your full name exactly as it appears on your passport, including any middle names. Use the same spelling and order. Do not use nicknames or abbreviations. If your name has special characters (e.g., accents), enter them exactly as shown.
⚠ Common mistakes
- • Using a nickname or shortened name instead of the legal name
- • Omitting a middle name that appears on the passport
Date of Birth
date Required▸ 💡 Field guide
Enter your date of birth in DD/MM/YYYY format. This must match your passport exactly. If you were born on the 1st of a month, ensure you enter '01' for the day. Double-check the year to avoid errors.
⚠ Common mistakes
- • Entering the date in the wrong format (e.g., MM/DD/YYYY)
- • Making a typo in the year, especially if born in the 2000s
Nationality
select Required▸ 💡 Field guide
Select your nationality from the dropdown list. This should match the passport you are using to apply. If you have multiple nationalities, choose the one corresponding to the passport you will travel with.
⚠ Common mistakes
- • Selecting a nationality that does not match the passport used
- • Choosing the country of residence instead of nationality
Travel Details
2 fields
Planned Arrival Date in the UK
date Required▸ 💡 Field guide
Enter the date you plan to arrive in the UK in DD/MM/YYYY format. This can be an approximate date, but it should be within the validity of your ETA. If your plans change, you do not need to update this; the ETA is valid for multiple entries.
⚠ Common mistakes
- • Entering a date in the past or after the ETA validity period
- • Using the date of application instead of the arrival date
Purpose of Visit
select Required▸ 💡 Field guide
Select the main purpose of your visit from the options (e.g., tourism, business, transit, visiting family). Choose the most accurate category. If you are transiting through the UK border, select 'Transit'.
⚠ Common mistakes
- • Selecting 'Tourism' when actually transiting, which may cause issues
- • Choosing a purpose that does not match your actual plans
Passport Photo Upload
1 fields
Passport Photo
upload Required▸ 💡 Field guide
Upload a digital photo that is at least 600x750 pixels and no more than 1200x1500 pixels. The photo must be in JPEG format, with a plain light background, no shadows, and your face fully visible. Do not wear glasses or head coverings unless for religious reasons. If using the app, follow the on-screen guidance to take a new photo.
⚠ Common mistakes
- • Uploading a photo with a busy background or shadows on the face
- • Wearing glasses or a hat that obscures facial features
Declaration and Payment
2 fields
Declaration of Accuracy
radio Required▸ 💡 Field guide
Tick the checkbox to confirm that all information provided is true and accurate. Providing false information can lead to refusal of the ETA or entry into the UK. Read the declaration carefully before agreeing.
⚠ Common mistakes
- • Ticking the box without reading the declaration
- • Assuming the information is correct without double-checking
Payment Card Details
text Required▸ 💡 Field guide
Enter your credit or debit card details to pay the ETA application fee (approx £16–20; confirm on the official GOV.UK page). The official site accepts Visa, Mastercard and other major cards. Avoid third-party sites charging extra fees. Note: the ETA applies to visa-free passports; mainland China ordinary passports are not ETA-eligible and need a Standard Visitor visa (£135 for 6 months, since Apr 2026).
⚠ Common mistakes
- • Using a third-party website that charges inflated fees
- • Entering card details incorrectly, leading to payment failure
This is a practice tool: nothing is submitted anywhere, and your entries stay in this browser only. For the real submission, go to the official website.