{"id":5998,"date":"2026-10-02T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/etavisauk.org\/en\/?p=5998"},"modified":"2026-10-01T04:36:51","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T04:36:51","slug":"applying-for-a-uk-eta-on-behalf-of-someone-else-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/etavisauk.org\/sv\/applying-for-a-uk-eta-on-behalf-of-someone-else-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Ans\u00f6ka om UK ETA f\u00f6r n\u00e5gon annan 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Yes, you can apply for a UK ETA on behalf of someone else \u2014 a parent for a child, an adult child for an elderly relative, or an employer for staff.<\/strong> The official system allows it, but the person helping takes on real responsibility for getting every detail right. This guide explains who can do it, what you need, and the mistakes that lead to a refusal.<\/p>\n

TL;DR:<\/strong> Anyone can complete a UK ETA application for another traveller. You need that person’s passport details, a photo of them, a payment card for the \u00a320 fee and an email address. Each applicant needs a separate form and fee, and the information must match their passport exactly. Children usually have a parent or guardian apply for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Quick Facts: applying for a UK ETA for someone else<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Who can apply for others<\/td>\nFamily, friends, employers, travel agents<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fee<\/td>\n\u00a320 per person (from 8 April 2026)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
One form per traveller<\/td>\nYes \u2014 no group applications<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
What you need<\/td>\nTheir passport, photo, card, email<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Responsibility<\/td>\nThe traveller bears the outcome of any error<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Children<\/td>\nNeed their own ETA, usually applied for by a parent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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You can complete a UK ETA application on behalf of a parent or relative (Photo: Andrea Piacquadio \/ Pexels<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Can you apply for a UK ETA on behalf of someone else?<\/h2>\n

Yes. The UK ETA scheme lets a third person complete the form, so a daughter can sort her father’s authorisation or a company can arrange one for a visiting colleague.<\/strong> There is no rule that each traveller must click the buttons themselves. What matters is that the answers are true and match the passport being used, because the traveller \u2014 not the helper \u2014 carries the consequences of a mistake.<\/p>\n

This flexibility is official: GOV.UK states that you can apply for other people, which helps older travellers, children and busy professionals who need a hand with online forms (GOV.UK ETA guidance, checked 28 August 2026<\/a>). If you are helping a relative for the first time, our step-by-step UK ETA application guide<\/a> walks through every screen so nothing is missed.<\/p>\n

Who commonly applies for another person?<\/h2>\n

Most third-party applications come from four groups: parents applying for their children, adult children helping older parents through the form, employers arranging trips for staff, and travel agents handling authorisations for their clients.<\/strong> Each situation is allowed under the scheme, and each follows the same route. The only real difference is who holds the passport and who receives the approval email at the end.<\/p>\n

Families are the biggest group by far. Every child needs their own authorisation, and a parent or guardian usually applies on their behalf (GOV.UK ETA eligibility, checked 28 August 2026<\/a>) \u2014 see our UK family travel checklist<\/a>. For workplaces, an office manager might process ten separate forms for a conference trip, paying \u00a3200 in total. Whatever the reason, confirm first that the traveller actually needs an ETA using our eligible countries guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Helping an older relative and worried about getting it wrong? We can complete and double-check the whole application for them. You can also apply directly on gov.uk for \u00a320 \u2014 whichever gives you more peace of mind.<\/p>\n

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Parents apply for a UK ETA on behalf of each child in the family (Photo: Gustavo Fring \/ Pexels<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

How to apply for someone else: step by step<\/h2>\n

The process mirrors a normal application, with one key choice: use the app if the person is with you and you have their physical passport to scan, or use the website if they are not with you.<\/strong> The app reads the passport chip in seconds, while the website lets you type the information manually and upload a photo. Both end with the same \u00a320 payment.<\/p>\n

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  1. Gather their documents.<\/strong> You need the traveller’s passport and a clear photo of their face.<\/li>\n
  2. Pick your route.<\/strong> Use the official GOV.UK service<\/a> \u2014 the app to scan the chip, or the website to enter details.<\/li>\n
  3. Enter their information exactly.<\/strong> Names, dates and passport numbers must match the document, not your own.<\/li>\n
  4. Answer the suitability questions.<\/strong> These ask about the traveller’s history, so check the answers with them.<\/li>\n
  5. Pay the \u00a320 fee.<\/strong> Any debit or credit card works, including yours on their behalf.<\/li>\n
  6. Choose the email carefully.<\/strong> The decision lands in whatever inbox you enter, so use one you both can reach.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Getting the photo right saves a rejection, so read our ETA photo requirements guide<\/a> before you upload. Once submitted, see what to expect while you wait in the application status check guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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    The GOV.UK website lets you type another traveller's passport details (Photo: RDNE Stock project \/ Pexels<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    What information do you need from the traveller?<\/h2>\n

    To apply for another person you need four things from them: the passport they will travel on, a clear face photo, honest answers to the suitability questions, and an email address for the result.<\/strong> You do not need bank statements, flight bookings or hotel details, because the ETA is a light pre-screening check rather than a full visa assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    What you need<\/th>\nWhy it matters<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Their passport<\/td>\nThe ETA links to that exact document<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    A clear photo of them<\/td>\nOne per applicant, no filters<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Truthful suitability answers<\/td>\nWrong answers can trigger refusal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    An email address<\/td>\nWhere the approval is sent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    Accuracy is everything when you fill in a form for another person. A single typo in a passport number can delay the decision or lead to a rejection, and a submitted form cannot be corrected \u2013 only replaced by a new paid application. Because the ETA ties to one document, a later passport renewal means starting again. Cross-check each field against the passport, which you can renew if needed via the GOV.UK passport service<\/a>, and against our UK trip documents checklist<\/a> before you pay.<\/p>\n

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    You need the traveller's biometric passport and a clear face photo (Photo: Pixabay \/ Pexels<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Responsibility, consent and honest answers<\/h2>\n

    When you apply for someone else, any wrong answer affects the traveller, not the helper, so you should never submit answers on their account without their knowledge or clear consent.<\/strong> Talk through the suitability questions together, especially anything about past immigration or criminal history, because a wrong answer given on their behalf can still lead to a refusal that affects them.<\/p>\n

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    Pro tip:<\/strong> Read the criminal-history questions aloud to the person you are helping and record their exact answers. A son who guessed “no” on his mother’s behalf, without asking, caused a delay that a two-minute conversation would have avoided.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

    Consent also protects you. Keep it simple: confirm the details, get a clear yes, then submit. If a past issue might complicate things, our guide on choosing between an ETA and a visa<\/a> helps you judge whether a full application is safer.<\/p>\n

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    Employers can arrange separate UK ETA applications for each staff member (Photo: David McEachan \/ Pexels<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Costs and common mistakes when applying for others<\/h2>\n

    Every traveller you help costs a separate \u00a320, and the fee is non-refundable, so the two most expensive errors are paying twice by mistake or entering the wrong passport details.<\/strong> A family of five means five forms and \u00a3100, with no discount for doing them together. Slow down on each one and the money is well spent.<\/p>\n