Note: This article is intended for WorkFlex visa clients only. If you'd like WorkFlex to handle your company's visa needs, please contact your WorkFlex Customer Success Manager.
An ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) can be fully processed online, and no consulate visit is required.
When submitting a workation or business travel request to the UK that requires an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization), you will be asked to provide some essential information during the trip creation process. This ensures that our team has all the details necessary to request your ETA efficiently.
ETA-related questions
During your trip creation, the following ETA-related questions will appear:
These questions also appear when you request a visa via Visa / Immigration → Short-term visa assistant → Request visa.
Required documents
In addition to the questions, you will need to upload the following documents:
1. Scan of your passport: A clear scan of your passport.
Please ensure the scan meets the following criteria:
Clear and readable image.
Entire passport page visible, including all edges.
Ensure the file is in JPEG format.
2. Personal photo: This photo is required for your ETA application and should meet the following specifications:
Taken within the last 3 months.
Plain, light background.
Head, shoulders, and upper body visible.
No glasses.
Neutral expression.
No shadows or glare.
The photo must meet the passport-style photo requirements.
Once you have uploaded these documents in the Documents Center, please reply to the email you received from WorkFlex about your ETA to let our team know that everything is complete. Our team can then submit your ETA application straight away.
You will be notified as soon as the ETA/visa has been uploaded to the platform.
Processing time
The average processing time for your ETA application is approximately 72 hours after submission of your documents.