Necessary Travel Documents for the UK
Following the departure of the United Kingdom from the European Union, the documents required to travel to Edinburgh have changed over the last few years. Learn what new documents are needed to travel to Edinburgh.
As of April 2025, visitors must apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to travel to Edinburgh. The authorization is mandatory for citizens of the European Union, as well as for travelers from countries that previously did not require a visa to enter the United Kingdom, such as Argentina, Brazil, the United States and Australia.
When planning your visit, be sure to apply for your Electronic Travel Authorization at least 3 full days before your scheduled arrival. To be safe, apply for an ETA first before buying your plane tickets.
Once granted, the authorization is valid for 2 years and can be reused for multiple visits to the UK (as long as the same passport is used).
The authorization to travel to Edinburgh can only be requested online through the official application or through the British Government website. You will not need to print it, as it is digitally linked to your passport.
The ETA fee is £ 16 (US$ 21.39). If your application request is denied, the payment will not be refunded.
Visa for travel to the United Kingdom
Tourists wishing to travel to Edinburgh may need a different form of travel documentation depending on their nationality. You can consult the information related to visas to enter Edinburgh at this link:
For any questions about border control, it's best to contact the British Embassy in your country or consult the information on the website of the agency in charge of border control in the United Kingdom.