United Kingdom

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We recommend reading the passport and photo instructions below first. If you already know the requirements, you can start immediately.

Before you start

You’ll need:

  • the passport you will travel with;
  • a clear photo or scan of its personal-details page;
  • a clear photograph of your face;
  • your contact details and home address;
  • your nationality, employment and background information.

Each traveller needs a separate application, including children.

1

Passport photo requirements

Photograph the physical passport you will use to travel. Show all four corners of the personal-details page, your details, your photograph and the complete machine-readable zone.

  • Keep the image clear and in focus.
  • Avoid glare, reflections, shadows and cropped edges.
  • Make every letter and number easy to read.
Passport photo examples showing a clear image and images to avoid
2

Machine-readable zone (MRZ)

The MRZ is formed by two or three lines of letters, numbers and chevrons at the bottom of the personal-details page. Include every character and keep the area in focus.

Passport machine-readable zone highlighted
3

Your photo requirements

Face the camera against a plain, light background. Your head, shoulders and upper body should be visible with even lighting.

  • Keep your face and eyes fully visible.
  • Avoid shadows, glare, filters and digital alterations.
  • Do not include other people or objects.
Acceptable and unacceptable applicant photo examples

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UK ETA

  • Taxa de aprovação de 99,9%
  • Tempo de processamento: 0–48 horas
  • Tempo necessário: 2–5 min