The United Kingdom (UK) is rolling out its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme. All visitors (including babies and children) who do not currently 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. From 2 April 2025 the scheme will be extended to EU/EEA countries and Switzerland.
Swiss citizens do not need an ETA if they
- have a UK visa;
- have permission to live, work or study in the UK (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);
- live in Ireland and they are travelling from Ireland, Guernsey, Jersey or the Isle of Man.
The ETA will cost £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.
Further information about the UK ETA, including who does not need one
