Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) Guide

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Electronic Travel Authorisations (ETAs) are being introduced worldwide by the UK Government for visitors to the UK who do not currently need a visa for short stays, or who do not already have a UK immigration status prior to travelling. This will impact those visiting The Beatles Story from outside the UK.

What is an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)?

UK travel requirements are changing. Visitors to the UK, including children, who do not need a visa for short stays in the UK now require permission to travel through an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).

Who needs an ETA?

Eligible visitors, including children, who do not need a visa for short stays or who do not have any other UK immigration status will need an ETA to travel to the UK or transit through the UK.

  • Non-Europeans will need an ETA to travel to or through the UK from 8th January 2025. Applications can be made now.
  • Europeans will need an ETA to travel to or through the UK from 2nd April 2025. Applications can be made from 5th March 2025.
  • British and Irish citizens do not need an ETA.

 

Applying for an ETA

  • Information on who can get an ETA and how to apply before coming to the UK is available on GOV.UK
  • The easiest way to apply for an ETA is through the ‘UK ETA app’, which can be downloaded from the Google Play or Apple App Store. People can apply on GOV.UK if they do not have access to a smartphone.
  • Applicants usually get a decision within three working days but may get a quicker decision if they use the UK ETA app.

To apply for an ETA, applicants need to:

    • Pay a fee
    • Provide contact and passport details
    • Provide a valid photo, complying with our rules for digital photos on GOV.UK
    • Answer a set of questions
  • Visitors must travel using the same passport they used when they applied for an ETA.
  • An ETA costs £10. As with all travel fees, the cost of an ETA is kept under review.

 

Apply for your ETA here

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Now, the fun part...

Now that you’ve sorted your ETA for travel to the United Kingdom, you can begin planning your visit to the award-winning Beatles Story Museum.

You’re invited to embark on an incredible journey through time into the lives and music of The Beatles through immersive recreations of key locations in the band’s career including Hamburg, The Cavern Club, Abbey Road Studios and more.

See fascinating pieces of original authentic memorabilia as you journey down the long and winding road from George Harrison’s first guitar to John Lennon’s last piano and beyond.

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