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ETIAS for families
There's no single "family ETIAS", each traveller, including infants, needs their own application linked to their own passport. The good news: anyone under 18 is exempt from the €20 fee.
One application per passport
ETIAS is tied to a specific passport, so each family member needs their own application. A parent or guardian can submit on behalf of a child, but they must complete a separate form for each one.
Who in the family pays
- Adults aged 18-69: pay the standard €20 fee
- Children under 18: fee-exempt
- Grandparents aged 70+: fee-exempt
- Family members of EU/EEA/Swiss citizens (with proof of relationship): fee-exempt
Tips for applying as a family
- Use the same email address for all applications so confirmations land in one inbox
- Apply for everyone in one sitting, easier to spot data-entry errors
- Keep a spreadsheet of each family member's application reference number
- Apply at least 2-4 weeks before travel, especially for first-time applicants
Travelling with infants and newborns
Babies need their own passport and their own ETIAS. If your baby was born after you applied for the rest of the family, you'll need to add a separate ETIAS for them before travel.
Divorced or separated parents
Either legal parent can submit a child's ETIAS application. For travel itself, EU border officers may ask for a notarised consent letter from the non-travelling parent, ETIAS doesn't replace that requirement.
Frequently asked questions
Can I apply for ETIAS for my whole family at once?
Not in a single form, but you can complete each application back-to-back in one session. Each application is separate and tied to one passport.
What if my child's ETIAS is approved but mine is not?
Each application is decided on its own merits. A child's approval does not depend on a parent's. If yours is delayed, the child can technically still travel, but in practice, a minor cannot travel alone.