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If you're planning a trip to Canada and you need a Canada eTA, one of the most common questions is how long it lasts — and whether you need to apply again for future visits. Here's everything you need to know. How Long is a Canada eTA Valid? A Canada eTA is valid for five years from the date it is issued, or until your passport expires — whichever comes first. This means that if your passport expires in two years, your eTA will also expire at that point, even if five years ha

Planning to fly to Canada? Find out exactly how to apply for a Canada eTA step by step, what you need, and how long it takes.

UK citizens flying to Canada need a Canada eTA. Find out what it is, who needs one, and how to apply quickly and easily.

England pioneered the railways and Britain's heritage steam trains are still running today. Plan your UK trip and make sure your UK ETA is approved before you fly

Planning a trip to the UK? Since January 2025 every visa-exempt traveller needs a UK ETA before boarding. Apply quickly at etapermits.com

The River Thames has shaped British history for over 2000 years — from the birth of democracy at Runnymede in 1215 to the iconic skyline of modern London. Planning to visit? Make sure your UK ETA is ready before you fly.

Yes. As of 8 January 2025, US citizens travelling to the United Kingdom are required to hold a valid Electronic Travel Authorisation before departure. If you're planning a trip to London, Scotland, Wales, or anywhere else in the UK, your ETA must be approved before you board your flight. What Is the UK ETA? The UK ETA is a digital travel authorisation linked to your US passport. It isn't a visa — there's no embassy visit, no interview, and no paperwork to post. It's a pre-tra

Your UK ETA lasts two years — but what happens when it expires? Find out when you need to renew, what the process involves, and how to avoid being caught out before your next trip.

Travelling to the UK soon and need your ETA urgently? Find out how quickly a UK ETA can be approved and how ETA Permits can help when time is short.

Had a UK ETA refused? Find out whether you can appeal the decision, what your options are, and how to give your next application the best chance of success

Hong Kong HKSAR passport holders need a UK ETA before travelling to Britain. Find out if you qualify, what it costs, and how to apply.

Singaporean passport holders now need a UK ETA before travelling to Britain. Find out if you're eligible, what it costs, and how to apply.

Find out exactly what the UK ETA costs in 2026, what's included, and why many travellers choose an assisted application service over applying directly.

Leaving your travel authorisation to the last minute can mean missing your flight. Find out why applying early for your UK ETA, US ESTA or Canada eTA is essential before you travel

Not sure if you need a UK ETA? Find out exactly who needs one, when it became mandatory, how long it's valid and how to apply quickly and securely with ETA Permits.

Planning a trip to the UK? Find out if you need a UK ETA before you fly and how to apply quickly and securely with ETA Permits."

Transiting through the UK? Whether you need a UK ETA depends on one thing — do you pass through passport control or not? Find out exactly what applies to your journey.

When you apply for a travel authorisation through any online service, you are sharing some of your most sensitive personal information — your full name, date of birth, passport number, and sometimes financial details. So before you hand over that information, it's entirely reasonable to ask: is this website safe, and what do they do with my data? At ETA Permits, we take that question seriously. Here's everything you need to know. What is GDPR? GDPR stands for General Data Pro

When you're planning an international trip, the last thing you need is to be overcharged for something straightforward. Yet if you've searched online for help with an ETIAS, UK ETA, or Canada eTA application, you've probably noticed that prices vary wildly between providers — and not always for good reason. Here's what you need to know before you pay a penny. The Truth About "Express Processing" Many third-party application services advertise an express or priority processing

Unfortunately NO. There is no express or expedited service for ETA/ETIAS/ESTA/eTA applications provided by any participating governments. Processing times are set by the relevant government systems and cannot be fast-tracked by anyone, including third-party services. Nevertheless, such services are being offered but, if you read carefully, all that the 3rd party services can offer is a quicker service on their part. They have no influence over government websites. Here at Eta