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Statutory Requirements — Electronic Travel Authorisation

Mandatory Requirements for ETA Submission

The following requirements constitute the minimum statutory obligations that must be satisfied by The Applicant prior to and during the submission of an Electronic Travel Authorisation declaration. Non-compliance with any requirement may result in administrative rejection.

Documentation Requirements

The Applicant shall present the following documentation in valid and verifiable form:

  • § 1.1A valid passport or equivalent travel document issued by an eligible jurisdiction, with a minimum remaining validity of six (6) months from the intended date of arrival.
  • § 1.2A valid electronic mail address for the receipt of administrative correspondence, status notifications, and the electronic issuance of the authorisation credential.
  • § 1.3A valid payment instrument (credit or debit card) for the remittance of the applicable administrative fee.
  • § 1.4A digital photograph of The Applicant conforming to the specifications prescribed for official identity documentation (if requested during submission).

Eligibility Requirements

The following eligibility criteria must be satisfied by The Applicant:

  • § 2.1The Applicant must be a national or citizen of a jurisdiction designated as eligible under the ETA programme.
  • § 2.2The intended purpose of travel must fall within the categories expressly authorised under the programme (tourism, business consultation, transit, or medical treatment).
  • § 2.3The Applicant must not have any prior record of immigration violations, deportation orders, or criminal convictions that would render them inadmissible.
  • § 2.4The Applicant must not have been previously denied entry to the destination jurisdiction within the preceding twelve (12) months without subsequent resolution.
  • § 2.5The intended duration of stay must not exceed the maximum period prescribed by the governing regulatory authority for the applicable travel category.
  • § 2.6The Applicant must possess sufficient financial means to sustain themselves for the duration of the intended stay, as may be verified at the port of arrival.

Data Integrity Requirements

▸ Data Integrity Advisory

All data submitted must correspond precisely to the information displayed on The Applicant's travel document. Discrepancies between the submitted data and the physical document may result in administrative rejection or entry denial at the port of arrival.

  • § 3.1Names must be entered exactly as they appear on the travel document, including any diacritical marks or special characters.
  • § 3.2The passport number must be entered without spaces, hyphens, or extraneous characters.
  • § 3.3Dates must be provided in the format specified by the submission form (DD/MM/YYYY or as indicated).
  • § 3.4The Applicant is solely responsible for the accuracy of all data entered. This portal shall not be held liable for delays or rejections arising from data entry errors attributable to The Applicant.

Travel Purpose Classifications

The following travel purpose classifications are recognised under the ETA programme:

Tourism

Leisure travel, sightseeing, visiting friends or relatives, and recreational activities that do not constitute gainful employment within the destination jurisdiction.

Business Consultation

Attendance at business meetings, conferences, seminars, or negotiations that do not involve direct employment or the provision of services for remuneration within the destination jurisdiction.

Transit

Passage through the destination jurisdiction en route to a third-country destination. The Applicant must demonstrate onward travel arrangements.

Medical Treatment

Travel for the purpose of receiving medical treatment at a recognised healthcare facility. Supporting medical documentation may be required.

Prohibited Activities

An Electronic Travel Authorisation does not confer the right to engage in the following activities within the destination jurisdiction:

  • § 5.1Gainful employment, whether remunerated or unremunerated, for any domestic employer.
  • § 5.2Enrolment in full-time educational programmes or vocational training courses.
  • § 5.3Establishment of permanent or semi-permanent residence.
  • § 5.4Any activity that contravenes the laws, regulations, or public order of the destination jurisdiction.

Notice of Non-Compliance Consequences

Failure to satisfy the above requirements may result in: administrative rejection of the declaration, delay in processing, denial of boarding, or inadmissibility at the port of arrival. The administrative fee is non-refundable in the event of rejection due to non-compliance with stated requirements.

Commence Submission

Ref: ETA-REQ-STAT-2026. Document integrity verified via Protocol 9.