Visas & The ETA Scheme

Guests whose tour travels from the Republic of Ireland to Northern Ireland (NI) will require an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for 2025 tours.

Effective January 8th 2025, all U.S. citizens who do not reside in Ireland transiting or traveling to the UK (including Northern Ireland) for tourism, family visits, business meetings, conferences, or short-term study for 6 months or less will require an ETA prior to travel.

Are you a citizen of the USA, Canada, Australia or New Zealand?

If so, you DO NOT require a visa to travel to the Republic of Ireland for the sole purpose of tourism.

Citizens of the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand can apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) from November 27th 2024 onwards.

It is not possible to apply before this date if you are a citizen of the above countries.

From 2025 onwards, if you are taking a tour with us that visits Northern Ireland, you will need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) pre-clearance.

Rest assured, the ETA application process is simple and affordable.

The application for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) costs £10 (UK sterling).

You can apply online or via the UK ETA App:

• 🍏 Download the UK ETA App for iOS
• 📱 Download the UK ETA App for Android

Before you start the application process for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), you will need the following:

• The passport you will travel with (not a photocopy);

It should take 3 working days to process an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). This is an estimate. Real times may vary.

Please be aware, your application may be approved earlier or later than another person in your travelling group who applied at the same time.

You must apply before you depart. However, you can travel to the UK or Northern Ireland while you are awaiting a decision on your application.

The email address you used during your application will receive a notification confirming you've successfully acquired an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).

Your passport will be digitally linked to the ETA.

Once approved, your Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is valid for 2 years.

A new application for an ETA is required if you obtain a new passport during that period.