Do I need an ETA for the UK if I have Settled Status?
No. If you have Settled Status or Pre-Settled Status under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS), you do not need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to travel to the UK.
Your immigration status is held digitally on your eVisa which can be accessed through your UKVI account. Before travelling, make sure your passport or travel document is linked to your UKVI account and that your details are up to date.
Certificate of Application (CoA) holders, or those who have made a valid application to the EUSS and are still awaiting an outcome also do not need an ETA to travel to the UK. The Home Office has confirmed that it will use its digital systems to instruct carriers to allow CoA holders to board.
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Travel and ETAs What EU Citizens Need to Know
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Travel and ETAs: What EU Citizens Need to Know
Electronic Travel Authorisations (ETAs) were introduced for EU nationals in April this year, and will become enforceable in February 2026. However, they are NOT necessary for EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) status holders, as you will already have an eVisa. You can check your eVisa by logging into your UKVI account.
You can travel to the UK with:
- Passport
- Pre-Settled or Settled Status
- EU national ID card
- Valid vignette, EUSS Family Permit, or
- Travel Permit
Before You Travel
Make sure your UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account records are updated with your travel documents.
Keep your share code ready for any checks.
EU and EEA EFTA citizens with a pending EUSS application will be able to travel when the new ETA system is enforced in February 2026. The Home Office has confirmed that it will use its digital systems to instruct carriers to allow CoA holders to board.
Need help while traveling?
Ask your carrier to contact the Carrier Support Hub.
If you have experienced any difficulties travelling, and you are an EUSS applicant, email our dedicated inbox ([email protected]) to help us understand what challenges are being faced.
