{"id":7881,"date":"2025-01-17T18:11:30","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T18:11:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.morethanenglish.co.uk\/?p=7881"},"modified":"2025-01-17T18:11:30","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T18:11:30","slug":"how-to-apply-for-an-eta-for-my-child","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/affectionate-pasteur.212-227-183-170.plesk.page\/?p=7881","title":{"rendered":"How do I apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Everything you need to know about the UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA):<\/h1>\n<p>By April 2025, <strong>all visitors who do not need a visa<\/strong> will <strong>need an <\/strong><strong>electronic travel authorisation (ETA)<\/strong> to travel to the UK. An ETA is a digital permit that allows people to travel to the UK without a visa.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7883\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7883\" style=\"width: 89px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7883\" src=\"https:\/\/affectionate-pasteur.212-227-183-170.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ETA-logo-.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"89\" height=\"78\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7883\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">ETA app. logo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>How do I apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for my child?<\/h3>\n<p>It is easy to apply for an ETA:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The best way to apply is by downloading the UK government app. on your smartphone from the <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/uk-eta\/id6444912481\">App Store<\/a> or from <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=uk.gov.HomeOffice.ho3\">Google Play<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>You will get a faster decision if you apply using the app.<\/li>\n<li>Using the app makes it easier to take photos of your child and his\/her passport.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The app includes useful information about how to apply.<\/p>\n<p>If you do not have a compatible smartphone, it is also possible to apply through the <a href=\"https:\/\/apply-for-an-eta.homeoffice.gov.uk\/apply\/electronic-travel-authorisation\/how-to-apply\">UK government website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Watch this video guide from the UK government about how to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA):<\/p>\n<p>[embedyt] https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uG1zaOMl63M[\/embedyt]<\/p>\n<h3>Should I apply for an ETA using <em>my phone<\/em> or <em>my child&#8217;s phone<\/em>?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>It does not matter if you use your phone or your child&#8217;s phone to apply for an ETA. The reason is that the ETA will be digitally linked to your child&#8217;s passport.<\/li>\n<li>However, you must be with your child when you apply. This is because you will need to use the phone&#8217;s camera to scan their face.<\/li>\n<li>If you are applying for someone who is not with you, you should apply <a href=\"https:\/\/apply-for-an-eta.homeoffice.gov.uk\/apply\/electronic-travel-authorisation\/how-to-apply\">online<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How long does it take to apply for an ETA?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>It only takes about 10 minutes to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How long does it take to get the result of an ETA application?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Usually the result will be ready in 3 working days.<\/li>\n<li>However, we strongly recommend applying for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) <strong>as soon as possible.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How much does it cost to apply for an ETA?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>It costs \u00a310 to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What do I need before I apply for an ETA?<\/h3>\n<p>To apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) you will need:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your child&#8217;s passport (the original document &#8211; NOT a photocopy).<\/li>\n<li>A photograph of your child.<\/li>\n<li>A credit card, Google Pay or Apple Pay.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>*If your child does not have a passport, please apply for a passport as soon as possible.*<\/p>\n<h3>How will my child prove that they have an ETA at the airport? Is there a certificate?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>After you have completed the application you will receive an email and a reference number to show that you have applied for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).<\/li>\n<li>Your child&#8217;s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) will be digitally linked to the passport they applied with. So when travelling, your child will only need to show their passport.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Who needs to apply for an ETA?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>All students who are from countries not requiring a visa to enter the UK, must apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Who does <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">not<\/span> need an ETA?<\/h3>\n<p>Regarding teenage summer school students:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Students who are from a country requiring a visa to enter the UK, do not need an ETA as well.<\/li>\n<li>If you have a British passport, you do not need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How long is an ETA valid for?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>An Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Can I use an Electronic Travel Authorisation ETA for multiple entries (trips) to the UK?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Yes, an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) allows you to make multiple trips to the UK.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>When can I apply for an ETA?<\/h2>\n<h3>Citizens from the follow countries can apply from March 5, 2025:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Andorra<\/li>\n<li>Austria<\/li>\n<li>Belgium<\/li>\n<li>Bulgaria<\/li>\n<li>Croatia<\/li>\n<li>Cyprus<\/li>\n<li>Czechia<\/li>\n<li>Denmark<\/li>\n<li>Estonia<\/li>\n<li>Finland<\/li>\n<li>France<\/li>\n<li>Germany<\/li>\n<li>Greece<\/li>\n<li>Hungary<\/li>\n<li>Iceland<\/li>\n<li>Italy<\/li>\n<li>Latvia<\/li>\n<li>Liechtenstein<\/li>\n<li>Lithuania<\/li>\n<li>Luxembourg<\/li>\n<li>Malta<\/li>\n<li>Monaco<\/li>\n<li>Netherlands<\/li>\n<li>Norway<\/li>\n<li>Poland<\/li>\n<li>Portugal<\/li>\n<li>Romania<\/li>\n<li>San Marino<\/li>\n<li>Slovakia<\/li>\n<li>Slovenia<\/li>\n<li>Spain<\/li>\n<li>Sweden<\/li>\n<li>Switzerland<\/li>\n<li>Vatican City<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Citizens from the follow countries can apply now:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Antigua and Barbuda<\/li>\n<li>Argentina<\/li>\n<li>Australia<\/li>\n<li>The Bahamas<\/li>\n<li>Bahrain<\/li>\n<li>Barbados<\/li>\n<li>Belize<\/li>\n<li>Botswana<\/li>\n<li>Brazil<\/li>\n<li>Brunei<\/li>\n<li>Canada<\/li>\n<li>Chile<\/li>\n<li>Costa Rica<\/li>\n<li>Grenada<\/li>\n<li>Guatemala<\/li>\n<li>Guyana<\/li>\n<li>Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (including British national overseas)<\/li>\n<li>Israel<\/li>\n<li>Japan<\/li>\n<li>Kiribati<\/li>\n<li>Kuwait<\/li>\n<li>Macao Special Administrative Region<\/li>\n<li>Malaysia<\/li>\n<li>Maldives<\/li>\n<li>Marshall Islands<\/li>\n<li>Mauritius<\/li>\n<li>Mexico<\/li>\n<li>Federated States of Micronesia<\/li>\n<li>Nauru<\/li>\n<li>New Zealand<\/li>\n<li>Nicaragua<\/li>\n<li>Oman<\/li>\n<li>Palau<\/li>\n<li>Panama<\/li>\n<li>Papua New Guinea<\/li>\n<li>Paraguay<\/li>\n<li>Peru<\/li>\n<li>Qatar<\/li>\n<li>Samoa<\/li>\n<li>Saudi Arabia<\/li>\n<li>Seychelles<\/li>\n<li>Singapore<\/li>\n<li>Solomon Islands<\/li>\n<li>South Korea<\/li>\n<li>St Kitts and Nevis<\/li>\n<li>St Lucia<\/li>\n<li>St Vincent and the Grenadines<\/li>\n<li>Taiwan (if you have a passport issued by Taiwan that includes in it the number of the identification card issued by the competent authority in Taiwan)<\/li>\n<li>Tonga<\/li>\n<li>Trinidad and Tobago<\/li>\n<li>Tuvalu<\/li>\n<li>United Arab Emirates<\/li>\n<li>United States<\/li>\n<li>Uruguay<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Citizens from other countries (not listed above) cannot apply for an ETA.<\/h3>\n<p>Check if your child will need a visa on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/check-uk-visa\">UK government website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>For more information<\/h2>\n<p>For more information about how to apply for an ETA, please visit\u00a0 the UK <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/check-when-you-can-get-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta\">government website <\/a>or call More Than English: +44 1584 812562 (office).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everything you need to know about the UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA): By April 2025, all visitors who do not need a visa will need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to travel to the UK. 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