Visa for temporary workers or academic visitors to the UK Electronic Travel Authorisation Important update for visitors travelling to the UK (updated September 2024)The Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is the UK’s new security system which pre-screens visitors prior to travel. It is similar to schemes already in place in the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. The ETA applies to visitors who do not currently require a visa to visit the UK (non-visa nationals). An ETA provides permission to travel to the UK. Find out more about the ETA and how to apply for one Temporary Worker (GAE) scheme The Government Authorised Exchange scheme allows researchers to come to the UK on a temporary basis. This visa was previously known as ‘Tier 5’. Academic visitors Information to assist if you have been invited to visit or if you want to invite someone to visit the University of Edinburgh. Electronic Travel Authorisation UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) will be pre-screening all visitors prior to travel through Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). This article was published on 2024-06-24