UK Lists 82 Countries Eligible for Visa-Free Travel With ETA

The United Kingdom has published a list of 82 countries and territories whose citizens can apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to visit Britain without obtaining a traditional visitor visa.

The scheme allows eligible travellers to visit the UK, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man for stays of up to six months, subject to the relevant entry requirements.

According to the published list, eligible nationalities include Greece, Cyprus, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Canada, Japan and Singapore.

The list also includes several Gulf nations, such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and the United Arab Emirates.

Greece and Cyprus Included on the List

Greek and Cypriot passport holders are among the nationalities eligible to apply for an ETA under the scheme.

Other European countries included are France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Ireland’s European neighbours and numerous EU member states, alongside Switzerland, Norway and Iceland.

The list also covers countries across Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia and the Pacific.

Eligible travellers must obtain an ETA before travelling when required. An ETA is not a visa or a guarantee of entry, and travellers must still meet the UK’s immigration requirements.

Which Countries Are Eligible?

The 82 nationalities and territories listed in the supplied report are:

Europe: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Vatican City.

Americas and Caribbean: Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, St Kitts and Nevis, St Vincent and the Grenadines, the United States and Uruguay.

Asia and the Middle East: Bahrain, Brunei, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Kuwait, Macao, Malaysia, the Maldives, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea and the United Arab Emirates.

Africa: Mauritius and Seychelles.

Oceania and the Pacific: Australia, Fiji’s Pacific neighbours, Kiribati, the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, New Zealand, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, the Solomon Islands, Tonga and Tuvalu.

Note: The geographical grouping above is for readability. Travellers should check the official UK government eligibility list before making travel arrangements.

Most African Countries Remain Outside the Scheme

The report highlights that Mauritius and Seychelles are the only African countries included in the published list.

Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and South Africa are not listed among the eligible nationalities in the report. Their citizens generally need to follow the UK’s standard visa application process, subject to their individual circumstances and any applicable exemptions.

The ETA system is designed to streamline pre-travel authorisation for eligible visitors while allowing UK authorities to conduct security checks before travellers arrive.

Travellers should confirm their eligibility and current requirements through the official UK government website before booking their trip.

Source: Legit.ng

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Editorial note: The supplied article is dated 10 September 2026. Because ETA eligibility rules can change, verify the current official UK government list before publication.

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