Use the official site, pay the official fee
Unofficial websites charge many times the real price for e-visas, ETAs and free arrival cards. Here is the one official address and fee for each scheme, and what to do if you were overcharged. Updated 19 October 2026.
Official sites
- Official e-visa, ETA and arrival card websites: the only addresses to use
The official website and government fee for 20 e-visa, ETA and digital arrival card schemes, from the UK ETA and US ESTA to Thailand's TDAC.
Scam warnings by scheme
- Canada eTA scams: the official site and the CAN$7 fee
A Canada eTA costs CAN$7 on the Government of Canada website. Ottawa says companies charging more are not working with the government.
- ETIAS scams: the official site, the €20 fee and the start date
ETIAS will cost €20 once it starts. The EU's official page said in October 2025 it was not yet taking applications. How unofficial ETIAS sites work.
- India e-Visa scams: the only official website and the real fees
India's e-Visa is only issued through indianvisaonline.gov.in. e-Tourist fees start at US$10, plus a 3% bank charge. How fake e-Visa sites work.
- Philippines eTravel scams: the official site is free
Philippines eTravel registration is free at etravel.gov.ph or the eGovPH app. Fake sites have charged ₱3,000 to ₱5,000, the Bureau of Immigration says.
- Sri Lanka ETA scams: the official site and current fees
Sri Lanka's tourist ETA is free for 40 countries from 25 May 2026 at eta.gov.lk. Others pay US$50. How unofficial ETA sites overcharge.
- Thailand TDAC scams: the digital arrival card is free
The Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) is free and only filed at tdac.immigration.go.th. Officials say at least 10% of arrivals used fake TDAC sites.
- UK ETA scams: the official way to apply and the real fee
A UK ETA costs £20 on GOV.UK or the UK ETA app. Other sites may charge more and cannot get you a faster decision. How to spot them.
- US ESTA scams: the only official site and the real fee
The official ESTA fee is US$40.62 from 16 October 2026, paid only at esta.cbp.dhs.gov or the ESTA Mobile app. How copycat ESTA sites overcharge.
Guides
- Got scammed by a visa website? What to do next
Steps from official sources if you paid a fake or overpriced e-visa, ETA or arrival card site: call your card issuer, check your status, report it.
- How to spot a fake or overpriced e-visa website
Warning signs of copycat e-visa, ETA and arrival card sites, from government and consumer regulator advice in the UK, US, Canada, Australia and Asia.
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