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Check your visa eligibility for any country in seconds. Trusted data from official government sources.
Why NeedETA
Instant Results
No waiting, no guessing. Get your visa status in under 3 seconds with data from official government sources.
195 Countries Covered
Every UN member state. Every passport. Cross-referenced with UK, US, and Canadian government travel databases.
Always Up to Date
Data continuously scraped from official sources. ETIAS, EES, and 2026 policy changes included.
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What is an ETA?
Not a visa. Not a stamp. Just a quick online check before you fly.
ETA — Electronic Travel Authorization
A pre-travel permission that is linked electronically to your passport. No embassy visit required, no stamp, no interview. Required by countries like Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka for passport holders who are normally visa-exempt.
ETA vs. eVisa vs. ETIAS
ETA — fast pre-clearance, approved in minutes to 72 hours, low fee.
eVisa — a full digital visa requiring more documentation and higher fees.
ETIAS — the EU's upcoming system (similar to an ETA) for visa-exempt travelers entering Europe.
Who Needs One?
Citizens of visa-exempt countries who still need electronic pre-clearance. For example, a UK passport holder flying to Canada needs an eTA even though no visa is required. Use the checker above to see exactly what your passport needs.
How to Get an ETA — 4 Simple Steps
Check eligibility using the tool above — takes under 10 seconds
Apply online through the official government website of your destination
Pay the small processing fee (typically USD $7–$23)
Receive authorization by email — usually within minutes, up to 72 hours
Always apply on the official government website to avoid third-party fees. Not sure where to apply? Run the checker and we'll link you to the right source.
Travel Calculators
9 free tools to plan every detail of your trip — from passport validity to overstay risk.
Passport Validity
Check if your passport meets entry requirements for any destination.
90/180 Stay Tracker
Calculate your remaining days in Schengen, UK, or US zones.
Travel Advisory
Aggregated risk levels from US, UK, Canada, and Australia sources.
Health Requirements
Vaccines, malaria risk, yellow fever rules, and COVID entry requirements.
Multi-Destination Planner
Check visa requirements across multiple countries in one trip.
Overstay Risk
Understand fines, bans, and criminal consequences before it's too late.
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