What it checks
Passport nationality, common ETA trip purposes, and high-frequency exception routes like UK permission, Ireland-route cases, and airside transit.
UK border prep in under a minute
Work out your likely UK ETA route fast.
UKEntryCheck turns the core GOV.UK ETA rules into a faster browser check so you can see whether your trip looks like ETA likely needed, ETA not needed, or check visa rules.
- Built around official GOV.UK ETA eligibility, purpose, and exception guidance.
- Highlights common no-ETA cases like British or Irish citizenship, existing UK permission, and some Ireland transit patterns.
- Shows the official GOV.UK page you should use next instead of leaving you guessing.
Important: This is an informational shortcut, not immigration advice. The official GOV.UK checker and border decision always take priority.
Best use case
Use it before booking, before check-in, or when you want a faster first-pass answer before opening the full GOV.UK flow.
What it does not do
It does not decide entry, confirm every visa scenario, or replace the official GOV.UK checker for edge cases and legal certainty.
GOV.UK ETA overview
Official overview of what an ETA is, who usually needs one, and current pricing and duration basics.
Who can apply for an ETA
Official nationality list used for ETA eligibility, including the Taiwan passport ID-number condition.
When you do not need an ETA
Official exception list for British or Irish citizens, permission holders, certain transit cases, Ireland routes, and other special cases.
What you can and cannot do with an ETA
Official list of visit types the ETA can cover and key activities it does not allow.
Check if you need a UK visa
Official GOV.UK checker for cases that fall outside ETA eligibility or where the purpose of travel needs a visa path instead.