Refund Terms
Last updated: March 2026
Overview
This Refund Policy applies to the service assistance fee charged by ETA UK CENTER for UK ETA application assistance. It is important to understand the distinction between our service fee and the government processing fee, as different refund terms apply to each. We aim to handle all refund requests fairly, transparently, and in accordance with the conditions outlined below.
We encourage all applicants to carefully review this policy before submitting their application, so they fully understand the refund conditions that apply to their purchase. If you have any questions about our refund terms, please contact our support team before proceeding with your application.
Service Fee vs Government Fee
Service Assistance Fee
This fee covers the cost of our application assistance service, including our guided form system, document preparation guidance, application review, status tracking functionality, and email-based support throughout the process.
Refund eligibility for this fee is determined by the conditions outlined in this policy and depends primarily on the stage of processing at the time the refund is requested.
Government Processing Fee
The government fee is charged by UK authorities for processing the ETA application itself. This fee is subject to the UK Government's own refund policies and is generally non-refundable once the application has been submitted for processing.
We do not control the government fee or its refund terms. Any queries about government fee refunds should be directed to the relevant UK Government authority.
When Refunds May Be Considered
A refund of our service assistance fee may be considered in the following circumstances:
When Refunds Are Not Available
Refunds of the service fee are generally not available in the following situations:
Refund Process & Timeline
To request a refund, contact our support team through our Contact Us page. Include your application reference number, the email address used during application, and a clear explanation of your refund request. Our team will review your request and respond within 24 hours with an initial assessment.
Where a refund is approved, it will typically be processed within 14 business days of approval. The refund will be credited to the original payment method used during the application. Please note that it may take additional time for the refund to appear on your bank statement, depending on your payment provider — this can range from a few days to a full billing cycle.
You will receive email confirmation when your refund has been processed, including the amount refunded and the expected timeline for it to appear in your account.
We are a private third-party service providing assistance with UK ETA applications. We are not affiliated with the UK Government or GOV.UK.