Travel Visas · United Kingdom
UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (UK ETA) for Saudi Citizens
Saudi citizens can visit the UK for tourism, family visits or business with an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) instead of a visa. We submit your application electronically through the UK government, and the decision is sent to your email without visiting any office.
With Traveler.sa, you order the service from your phone, and we handle filling out the application, paying the government fees and following up until a decision is issued.
What happens after you order?
1We review the details and documents you attached to your order.
2We submit your application directly through the official portal.
3We send you the travel authorization on WhatsApp as soon as it is issued.
Price includes government fees
The price includes the government authorization fee and the application service. Once your order is complete, we apply directly through the official platform using the details and documents you attached, and we send you the decision on WhatsApp as soon as it is issued.
Please note
The authorization is not a visa and is for Saudi passport holders. Residents of Saudi Arabia of other nationalities need whatever their nationality requires.
What does the price include?
✓Filling out the application on the official UK government platform.
✓Paying the government authorization fee.
✓Following up on the application until a decision is issued and sending you the confirmation.
How does it work?
1Order the service and upload a copy of your passport and your personal photo.
2We review your details and go through the application questions with you in Arabic.
3We submit the application through the official platform and pay the fees.
4You receive the decision by email or WhatsApp, and the authorization is linked to your passport electronically.
Required documents and details
- Saudi passport: A clear copy of the data page of the same passport you will travel with.
- Personal photo: A recent photo of your face with a light background, without glasses or head coverings except for religious purposes.
- Email address: To receive the official decision.
Timing and before you order
- Decision time: Usually within one business day, but it can take up to 3 business days, so order at least one week before you travel.
- For every traveler: Each person needs their own authorization, including children and infants.
- Rejection: The approval decision rests solely with the UK government; if rejected, you will need to apply for a visitor visa.
Frequently asked questions
Is the authorization a visa?
No. It is an electronic authorization linked to your passport that allows you to travel, and the final entry decision rests with the border officer.
How many times can I travel with it?
Multiple trips throughout its validity, with a maximum of 6 months per visit.
What if I renew my passport?
You will need a new authorization on your new passport.
Is the price per person?
Yes, the price is per traveler.
Services to complete your trip
Note: The decision to grant the visa or permit rests solely with the competent authority, and the timeframes stated are estimates and may vary. Traveler.sa is a private company and is not affiliated with any government entity. For details, see our Exchange & Return Policy.
