Malaysians Can Now Apply For An ETA To Travel To The UK. Here's How
To apply, all you need is your passport, an email account, and a credit or debit card for payment.
By May Vin Ang — 08 Jan 2025, 12:12 PM
Starting today, 8 January, travellers from 48 countries, including Malaysia, can apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the UK
According to the UK government, an ETA allows travellers to visit the UK for up to six months for tourism, visiting family and friends, business, or short-term study, without requiring a visa.
Last year, the British High Commission in Kuala Lumpur said using ETAs would help provide a more streamlined, digital immigration system, allowing people to pass through the UK border more quickly and securely.
The ETA is valid for two years and allows multiple entries, digitally linked to a traveller's passport
If the holder gets a new passport, they'll need to obtain a new ETA.
Applications cost 10 pounds (about RM60) and must be completed online or via the official government UK ETA app on the Apple Store or Google Play.
To apply, all you need is your passport, an email account, and a credit or debit card for payment
The application should take only 10 minutes to complete, and you do not need to enter your travel details.
Here's how to apply via the UK ETA app:
- Take a photo of your passport.
- Scan the chip in your passport.
- Scan your face.
- Take a photo of yourself.
- Answer some questions about yourself.
- Pay for your application.
If you are applying for someone else, they must be with you.
Applicants will usually receive a decision within three working days but are advised to apply well in advance of their trip to avoid delays
The UK government added that while the ETA provides pre-clearance, final entry into the UK is subject to approval by border control.
Check out more information on how to apply for an ETA on the official GOV.UK website.
The ETA is a digital permission for short-stay visitors who wish to enter UK without a visa or citizenship:
