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The ETA replaces the single-entry visa waiver (EVW) system, offering a lower-cost option with multiple ticket validity. Europeans will need to have an ETA for travel from April 2, 2025, with applications starting on March 5.

It is easy to apply for an ETA:

  • The best way to apply is by downloading the UK government app. on your smartphone from the App Store or from Google Play.
  • You will get a faster decision if you apply using the app.
  • Using the app makes it easier to take photos of your child and his/her passport.

The app includes useful information about how to apply. If you do not have a compatible smartphone, it is also possible to apply through the UK government website. It does not matter if you use your phone or your child’s phone to apply for an ETA.

The reason is that the ETA will be digitally linked to your child’s passport. However, you must be with your child when you apply. This is because you will need to use the phone’s camera to scan their face.

It only takes about 10 minutes to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). Usually the result will be ready in 3 working days. However, we strongly recommend applying for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) as soon as possible. It costs £10 to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).

To apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) you will need:

  • Your child’s passport (the original document – NOT a photocopy).
  • A photograph of your child.
  • A credit card, Google Pay or Apple Pay.

*If your child does not have a passport, please apply for a passport as soon as possible.*

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). Your child’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.

Αn Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) allows you to make multiple trips to the UK. ETA is part of the UK's plan to digitize its borders at UK airports by the end of 2025. The system aims to reduce queues at the border, "helping to speed up legitimate travel to the UK"