All EU, EEA and Swiss citizens (except Irish citizens) will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to travel to the UK without a visa from 2 April 2025.

The Swiss Embassy London updated advice for Swiss citizens visiting the UK for tourism and short visits.

The ETA costs £10 and lasts up to two years, or until the holder’s passport expires, whichever is sooner.

Swiss citizens can start applying for an ETA from 5 March 2025.

Visit Gov.uk to apply online for your ETA >

Swiss citizens do not need an ETA if they:

• have a UK visa;
• have permission to live, work or study in the United Kingdom (including settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme);
• are a British or Irish citizen (they should prove their permission to travel using their British passport, Irish passport or Swiss passport containing a certificate of entitlement);
• are a British Overseas Territories Citizen (BOTC) and travel with their BOTC passport;
• live in Ireland and they are travelling from Ireland, Guernsey, Jersey or the Isle of Man