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ETA for UK entry comes into force
Swiss traveling to the UK
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All EU, EEA and Swiss citizens (except Irish citizens) will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to travel to the UK without a visa from 2 April 2025.
The Swiss Embassy London updated advice for Swiss citizens visiting the UK for tourism and short visits.
The ETA costs £10 and lasts up to two years, or until the holder’s passport expires, whichever is sooner.
Swiss citizens can start applying for an ETA from 5 March 2025.
Visit Gov.uk to apply online for your ETA >
Swiss citizens do not need an ETA if they:
- have a UK visa;
- have permission to live, work or study in the United Kingdom (including settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme);
- are a British or Irish citizen (they should prove their permission to travel using their British passport, Irish passport or Swiss passport containing a certificate of entitlement);
- are a British Overseas Territories Citizen (BOTC) and travel with their BOTC passport;
- live in Ireland and they are travelling from Ireland, Guernsey, Jersey or the Isle of Man
All EU, EEA and Swiss citizens (except Irish citizens) will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to travel to the UK without a visa from 2 April 2025.
The Swiss Embassy London updated advice for Swiss citizens visiting the UK for tourism and short visits.
The ETA costs £10 and lasts up to two years, or until the holder’s passport expires, whichever is sooner.
Swiss citizens can start applying for an ETA from 5 March 2025.
Visit Gov.uk to apply online for your ETA >
Swiss citizens do not need an ETA if they:
- have a UK visa;
- have permission to live, work or study in the United Kingdom (including settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme);
- are a British or Irish citizen (they should prove their permission to travel using their British passport, Irish passport or Swiss passport containing a certificate of entitlement);
- are a British Overseas Territories Citizen (BOTC) and travel with their BOTC passport;
- live in Ireland and they are travelling from Ireland, Guernsey, Jersey or the Isle of Man