ETIAS, ESTA, ETA & eTA — what they are and who needs them
An electronic travel authorisation is not a visa — it's a quick online approval that visa-exempt travellers get before a trip. Here's each major one:
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ETIAS (Europe)
ETIAS is a coming travel authorisation (not a visa) for visa-exempt visitors to 30 European countries. It is not yet required.
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UK ETA
The UK ETA is an online authorisation required before travel for visitors who don't need a UK visa.
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US ESTA
ESTA is the US online authorisation for citizens of Visa Waiver Program countries flying to the United States.
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Canada eTA
Canada's eTA is an online authorisation required for visa-exempt foreign nationals flying to or through Canada.
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Australia ETA
Australia's ETA is an online authority for eligible passport holders visiting for tourism or business.