Coming to the UK

British passport holder UK entry decision report

British citizens do not need an ETA to travel to the UK, but passport, goods and carrier checks still matter.

No ETA expected

Copycat warning

Avoid unofficial paid services that imitate government guidance or forms.

ETA or visa routing

GOV.UK states that British and Irish citizens do not need an ETA. Confirm document validity before travel.

Passport and document check

Travel with a valid British passport or other accepted document for your route.

Transit

If transiting through another country before returning to the UK, check that transit country separately.

Customs

Check UK customs rules if returning with goods, cash, food, medicine or gifts.

Before travel checklist

  1. Confirm your travel document is valid for the carrier and route.
  2. Check UK customs rules before returning with goods.
  3. Keep evidence for high value purchases.
  4. Check any transit country requirements.

Official links and source freshness

When you do not need an ETAOfficial GOV.UK list of ETA exceptions.https://www.gov.uk/eta/when-not-need-etaCheck UK visaOfficial UK visa and ETA checker.https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visaUK customs guidanceOfficial UK customs guidance for goods, cash and restricted items.https://www.gov.uk/bringing-goods-into-uk-personal-use

Electronic travel authorisation to visit the UK

Home Office · Official · Partial coverage

Last checked 03 Jun 2026. ETA and visa rules change. Users must confirm on GOV.UK before travel.

Check if you need a UK visa

Home Office · Official · Partial coverage

Last checked 03 Jun 2026. The first release uses simple nationality examples and is not legal advice.

Bringing goods into the UK for personal use

HM Revenue and Customs · Official · Partial coverage

Last checked 03 Jun 2026. Allowances and restricted goods depend on traveller, origin, goods and route. Check GOV.UK before buying or packing.