Tourist visa · Latvia to United Kingdom

Visa-Free Entry with ETA (European and select countries)

e-Visa

Maximum stay
180 days
Processing time
Minutes (automatic decision)
Fee
£16 (ETA fee)
Validity
2 years or until passport expires
Entry
Multiple entry

From February 25, 2026, Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is mandatory for all eligible visitors. ETA allows multiple entries for up to 6 months per visit over 2 years. British and Irish citizens do not need an ETA.

Eligibility

  • Nationality

    EU/EEA nationals (except Ireland), plus Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and European microstates

    Eligible countries: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holy See, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland

  • Purpose of visit

    Tourism, visiting family/friends, business meetings, conferences. Not permitted to work or study long-term.

    Includes
    • Tourism
    • business visits
    • family visits
    • conferences
    • short-term study

Documents you need

  • Passport

    Blank pages required: 0; Validity months: 0

  • Application form

    Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.

    Form name: UK ETA Application; Form url: https://www.gov.uk/eta/apply

How to apply

  1. Online application

    Apply for ETA online via UK ETA app or gov.uk website

  2. Fee payment

    Pay £16 ETA fee online via card payment

  3. Processing wait

    Most applicants receive automatic decision within minutes

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This information is general guidance only and can change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for help.

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